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Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)

Terry Leyden: The Government and President should commend him on his contribution. I met one of the exhibitors from Roscommon. She was networking in the city last night, in which regard we assisted her. Seeing that number of people displaying such good behaviour and with such spending power was a most exhilarating experience. Senator Brennan voiced his difficulty with hotels, which was fair enough, but...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2014)

Terry Leyden: It is very relevant. The ongoing inquiry is a waste of funds, given how much information is becoming public. I was with Mr. Brian Lenihan when Professor Honohan rang from Frankfurt demanding that a Cabinet meeting be called. Brian Lenihan was not the Taoiseach and could not do so. He returned to our table at that point. I know exactly how the event happened. Brian Lenihan was making a...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2014)

Terry Leyden: As far as a referendum is concerned, and it is a matter to be considered later, those drafting it had better be aware that Veolia, which has major investments in water in this country, has already privatised part of the water system. In 2010 it was awarded a 20-year contract to design, build and operate Greystones wastewater treatment facility. Its largest municipal contract in Ireland is...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2014)

Terry Leyden: Be very well aware that contracts have been entered into with a private multinational company, Veolia, which now operates throughout the length and breadth of Ireland in treatment plants for water and sewerage. Let us get real about this. Privatisation has already taken place. I have no problem with referendums, but if one is drafted be very conscious of the fact there will be a...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2014)

Terry Leyden: I am informing the House of the realities of life with regard to a constitutional referendum. I support my colleague, Senator O'Brien, on a referendum, but there are private schemes in Glinsk and Oran in my area and in a sense they are in community ownership. Would these water schemes have to be taken back into public ownership or would they be excluded from operating these schemes? Bear...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2014)

Terry Leyden: Of course we will examine it, but I am alerting my colleagues to the fact that whatever constitutional amendment is drafted it will have to exclude those companies operating at present which have privatised supplies in various parts of the countryside, including Roscommon. I am aware of this information and I would not by carrying out my responsibilities if I did not bring them to the...

Seanad: Health Services: Statements (4 Nov 2014)

Terry Leyden: Hear, hear. The Minister is not wrong there. Good for him.

Seanad: Health Services: Statements (4 Nov 2014)

Terry Leyden: The Senator, Professor Crown, and I mentioned the Dr. McHugh situation. In fairness, we asked the Minister to look at the situation.

Seanad: Health Services: Statements (4 Nov 2014)

Terry Leyden: No, I am talking about Dr. McHugh.

Seanad: Health Services: Statements (4 Nov 2014)

Terry Leyden: How very convenient.

Seanad: Health Services: Statements (4 Nov 2014)

Terry Leyden: I wish to share time with Senator Healy Eames.

Seanad: Health Services: Statements (4 Nov 2014)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Varadkar, to the House. I served in Hawkins House some time ago and I recognise it is a very difficult task in the Department of Health and I do not intend to make the Minister's task any more difficult. I could have spent all of my time today talking about Roscommon County Hospital. I express thanks to Senator Crown. I welcome his genuine support for justice...

Seanad: Health Services: Statements (4 Nov 2014)

Terry Leyden: We might give her two.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)

Terry Leyden: I agree with Senator Brennan because all the Oireachtas Members have been literally thrown out of their hotels, but it is a bit late at this stage to have a debate on the issue. The bird will have flown and their customers will have returned home.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)

Terry Leyden: That is a good point. It is exploitation. Senators and Deputies have been thrown out of their hotel rooms, so to speak, to accommodate those people, which is fair enough.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)

Terry Leyden: I join the Cathaoirleach in welcoming Seán Boylan and his wife, Tina, because he played a major contribution to GAA and sport generally, and to health issues on which he gave great leadership. I also welcome Mr. Frank McGlynn and Mr. Joe Leddin to the House today. It is nice to see visitors coming here to the House. I thank the staff for giving all visitors such a good conducted tour...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2014)

Terry Leyden: I must join it.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Terry Leyden: I hope Senator Pat O'Neill will bring this matter to the attention of the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Simon Coveney, who seems to be more involved in defence than agriculture matters.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Terry Leyden: I agree absolutely.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Oct 2014)

Terry Leyden: The Minister had enough on his plate without taking on another portfolio. I know that Senator Pat O'Neill will have greater influence in Brussels in a few weeks' time when his and our friend will take over as Commissioner. I congratulate Mr. Hogan on his endorsement yesterday and wish him well in the Commission. Last night I attended a function in County Roscommon when the freedom of...