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Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)

Terry Leyden: Scotland and Ireland can be united in business and ideological background.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Sep 2014)

Terry Leyden: Will the Senator not promote the Labour Party candidate in Roscommon-South Leitrim?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader arrange an early debate on the proposed water charges coming into force which will place enormous pressure on families? A Fianna Fáil Private Members' Bill will be discussed in the Dáil today which will elicit extra support. This morning on Shannonside radio the Fine Gael candidate in the forthcoming by-election, which I understand will be held on 10 October,...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)

Terry Leyden: -----and that there would be a 100% concession over three months, but this has been retracted and only 50% will be allowed and there will be a charge for the discharge side.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)

Terry Leyden: Let her clarify whether she was, but we should clarify it in the House. I understand that when introduced, the charges could cost as much as €500 per house. It will be a major burden for families and we must deal with exemptions. Fianna Fáil has a Private Members' Bill on our policy in this regard. I am sure the Cathaoirleach will not mind me saying-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)

Terry Leyden: I have asked my question, but as he comes from rural Ireland, I am sure the Cathaoirleach will allow me to state that at the weekend, the farm of John Hanley in Kilbegnet, Creggs, County Roscommon, hosted the international sheepdog trials. He is chairman of the IFA in the county and of the committee which worked very hard. It brought 25,000 people to the area. It was real agritourism and...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)

Terry Leyden: We should speak about agritourism and its benefits for Ireland, including events such as the ploughing championship.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)

Terry Leyden: I thank the sponsors, Devenish Nutrition, FBD, the IFA and Roscommon County Council, who all deserve to take a bow. I was delighted to host the Fianna Fáil think-in in the Abbey Hotel on 14 and 15 September-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Sep 2014)

Terry Leyden: Unlike the other political parties we brought the think-in to our own town.

Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: -----and for innocent victims to flee to the west. The world should put ships on the seas in the Mediterranean to rescue those under attack at this time. As far as the whole region is concerned, Israel's approach is to divide Hamas and Fatah. President Abbas is doing his utmost in this regard but he is not getting recognition. It is rather hypocritical for the Americans to condemn the...

Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Charles Flanagan, and wish him well in his ministry. He has started by having to contend with one of the most difficult issues in the world today. It is one of the most serious to have arisen for a very long time and it has been a baptism of fire for him. I commend him for his work to date. Before I speak about the situation in Palestine...

Seanad: Situation in Gaza and Ukraine: Statements (31 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: So be it.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill 2014: Second Stage (17 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: I call Senator David Norris. All Members are delighted about his return to good health.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill 2014: Second Stage (17 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: The Senator was not born at that stage.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill 2014: Second Stage (17 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: Let us not go into the details.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill 2014: Second Stage (17 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: This is a very interesting debate.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill 2014: Second Stage (17 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: No, it is not. He has been here previously.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill 2014: Second Stage (17 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, with whom we served in the Seanad from 2000 to 2007.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) (No. 4) Bill 2014: Second Stage (17 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: The Minister is welcome back. I served, although not quite in the same capacity as him. It is nice that he had experience in the Seanad and I wish him every success in his Department which is a very important one. I know he will do an excellent job.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: It is safe because nobody is going into it. That is one way to solve the problem.