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Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: Senator Daly without interruption.

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: We may need more time but we will see how we get on.

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: I am merely making the point that a number of Senators wish to contribute. Previous speakers, including the Leader, have exceeded their time limits.

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: I ask speakers to share time.

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: We are allowing for that. I suggest that we reduce time for speakers in order to allow everyone to contribute. Perhaps Government speakers will chair their slots.

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: I call Senator Feargal Quinn.

Seanad: Political Reform: Motion (12 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: Normally it crosses the floor, but if the Senator wishes to let the Minister of State speak next, I do not have a problem with that.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (12 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: I would like to welcome Bridie and the family of Tom Fitzgerald to the House. It is a wonderful tribute to the late Senator Tom Fitzgerald that his family and friends are present in such great numbers. We have had many tributes in this House over the years but this is one of the biggest groups that has ever come before it. It shows the loss of Tom to his wife Bridie and his family. He was...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (12 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: No, it was not.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: Not at all.

Seanad: Public Sector Reform: Statements (11 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: On behalf of the House, I thank the Minister for coming to listen to the contributions made from all sides on public sector reform.

Seanad: Public Sector Reform: Statements (11 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: The Senator exceeded his time but we were so interested in his speech that it was hard to curtail it.

Seanad: Public Sector Reform: Statements (11 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: It has a lovely opera house.

Seanad: European Union Affairs: Statements (5 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: The Minister of State is a very busy man. He should not neglect his constituency by the way.

Seanad: European Union Affairs: Statements (5 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: I paid the price.

Seanad: European Union Affairs: Statements (5 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: I do not mind a reduction in my speaking time. I welcome the Minister of State back to the House. He was a very good Senator who worked hard. He probably honed his political ability in this House. I always thought he was a very fair-minded, non-political type person. I congratulate him on being made a Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs. I know he is working very...

Seanad: European Union Affairs: Statements (5 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: Absolutely.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: Not when the Government is appointing and dis-appointing-----

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: The Senator would make a good judge, himself.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Feb 2014)

Terry Leyden: I also commend Joe O'Connor on his statement in this regard. I ask the Leader of the House to arrange for the Minister for Education and Science to come to the House to outline the Government's reaction to the decision of the European Court of Human Rights, ECHR, on 28 January 2014. This majority decision - 11 to six - related to the case of Louise O'Keeffe which she courageously fought for...