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Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: In that regard I should point out that the costs are spiralling out of all recognition. We have a duty as Members of this House, to point to situations as they arise. A serious issue arose last night. I will try to avoid giving names.

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: On tribunals in general——

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: The Cathaoirleach is making my life very difficult.

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I respect the Chair but I also respect my right to freedom of expression.

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I will be quite specific. The tribunal is costing €16 million but it was undermined last night on Vincent Browne's programme by-——

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: The tribunal should be scrapped on the basis of——

Seanad: Employment Rights: Statements. (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the opportunity to discuss proposed legislation relating to employment rights. It is good to have these debates in a calm way rather than in the middle of a crisis or when an issue arises. I listened carefully to the contributions of Members. I am aware from my experience of being in Senator Quinn's Superquinn stores that they are excellent places for workers. I was delighted to...

Seanad: Employment Rights: Statements. (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: Next Wednesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Terry Leyden: I must derail the Senator at this point.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Terry Leyden: The Senator has one minute left. He might be able to get to his appointment.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Terry Leyden: He has done so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Terry Leyden: It is finished.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Terry Leyden: The report has been completed.

Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister and his officials and commend them on the speed with which they brought forward this legislation. It was promised a few months ago, is already before this House and will hopefully be passed before the Christmas recess. The aim of the Bill is to revoke the 1987 groceries order and to strengthen certain elements of the existing Competition Act so as to prevent unfair...

Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)

Terry Leyden: The Joint Committee on Enterprise and Small Business discussed this matter on many occasions and came to the conclusion that if it was not broken, it should not be fixed because members feared the potential consequences. The Minister commissioned an excellent report, for which 500 submissions were received, including two from Members of the Oireachtas, and had no alternative but to act on its...

Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)

Terry Leyden: I have great time for RGDATA and the way it puts forward its case. However, it should be borne in mind that RGDATA represents other multinational companies, such as Supervalu and Centra. They are important players in the business and are owned by Musgraves, an excellent company based in Cork which imports a significant quantity of grocery products. Much has been said on this matter and I will...

Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (13 Dec 2005)

Terry Leyden: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Dec 2005)

Terry Leyden: It is the Senator's own health board.

Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (14 Dec 2005)

Terry Leyden: While I welcome Senator Coghlan's input, in reality these amendments will only complicate the Bill further and will not enhance it in any way.

Seanad: Competition (Amendment) Bill 2005: Committee and Remaining Stages. (14 Dec 2005)

Terry Leyden: I appreciate Senator Coghlan's concern about this issue which was one of the biggest concerns of the Joint Committee on Enterprise and Small Business. However, I am satisfied with the Minister's speech yesterday where he clearly defined predatory pricing as below-cost selling on a persistent basis by a dominant firm for the purposes and intent of getting rid of or damaging competitors....