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Seanad: Competition and Consumer Protection Bill 2014: Second Stage (8 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: The Senator has five minutes. I am sure he will be able to fit as much into five minutes as many speakers could fit into eight minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: On a point of order-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: The Leader has not responded to my question regarding a Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: A Chathaoirligh, I asked when the Intoxicating Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2014 will be taken in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: Obviously, the Government is running away from it.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: So it does not have Government approval.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: We are not really ready but nor are they.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: I second Senator Denis O'Donovan's amendment to the Order of Business. I want to place on record my welcome to the ambassador, Dominick Chilcott, and his cousin. He is fulfilling a wonderful ambassador role in Ireland on behalf of the United Kingdom. He is always available to Members of the Oireachtas. He is doing an excellent job and I wish him continued success. I am delighted that he...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: Yes. It is outrageous, and it is about time some government said it will not allow that. If people put something on social media, they should have to prove what they are saying is correct or it should be removed. Ordinary citizens and professionals such as teachers and so on are finding this is becoming a fact of life. It is an issue Members of the Seanad should examine. I ask the Leader...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader indicate if the Bill will be taken in Government time? Is it a Government Bill or a Bill proposed by individual Senators?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: The comments made by Bishop Eamonn Walsh in a letter to The Irish Timesare interesting. He has the courage of his convictions, and it seems to me that many senior clergy are reluctant to get involved in any controversial issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: The Leader may not be of the view that this is a major issue-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: Linking Friday trading with all the other problems in the trade is not the most important issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (8 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: Again.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: He does not look a day over 39.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: I would like the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government to come to the House to discuss SI No. 226/2014. The issue has been highlighted by Senator Daly over a long period because most legislation is by way of statutory instruments and does not come here for scrutiny. By coincidence, this statutory instrument came into force on 1 June 2014, days after the local...

Seanad: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Fund Bill 2014: Second Stage (2 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: No, I am not. The point I am making is-----

Seanad: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Fund Bill 2014: Second Stage (2 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: Encouragement of the sale and consumption of alcohol does not contribute. All I am saying is that people have a chance and opportunity to reflect on Good Friday. I second the Bill and commend Senator MacSharry on his initiative in this regard. He has put a lot of work into this and I hope the Government accepts his Bill and rejects the other Bill mentioned.

Seanad: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Fund Bill 2014: Second Stage (2 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: As one of the signatories, I am honoured to support Senator Marc MacSharry's Bill. It would provide substantial funding for the implementation of a range of measures to reduce the rate of suicide in Ireland. It is broadly based on the Senator's policy document, Actions Speak Louder Than Words, which was published last year. I compliment him on taking the initiative to try to reduce the...

Seanad: Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Fund Bill 2014: Second Stage (2 Jul 2014)

Terry Leyden: Two days a year, on the birth of Christ on 25 December and the day of his crucifixion, Good Friday, are marked by Christians throughout the world. Surely we could observe them by the closure of public houses. I oppose that Bill not as someone who is a shareholder in a pub but on a personal basis. Publicans may have different views, but I believe Good Friday and Christmas Day are two days...