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Seanad: Special Olympics Ireland: Motion (17 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State for her stimulating contribution.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: We are known for dancing at the crossroads, but the crossroads dance today is illegal because of the red tape. That is a minor example of what is happening. Another example concerns legislation introduced some years ago about having children in hotels during the summer. In any other country in the world, such as Spain, it is different. If there were some way of dispensing with details...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: In the autumn, when people can assess the success of The Gathering, which has been successful to date, we can look to the future. Tourism is one of the most important businesses in the country and it can create hundreds of thousands of jobs in property development. I compliment the Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Leader, Senator Maurice Cummins, to consider having a debate in the autumn to assess the phenomenal success of The Gathering, which is being promoted by the Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Michael Ring, the Minister, Deputy Leo Varadkar, and Jim Miley, who is the organiser and chairman of the committee. Events have been held during the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Health and Children: Cochlear Ear Implants: Discussion (16 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: Deputy Troy asked me to come here and represent him. He was involved with the group and worked with the committee on getting them here and is sorry he was unable to be here. I am very impressed with the clear and excellent submission made. There is no point in reiterating what has been said already. The witnesses have explained the case very well. I commend them as parents. Their...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (16 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: Aeroplane mode should be okay.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (16 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: I would like to place on record my appreciation of the work of Deputy Lucinda Creighton as Minister of State. She was exemplary in her work during the Presidency. I believe it has been a success only because of her work. She laid the foundation before the Presidency and continued that work during it. Unfortunately, this issue arose, but she will be back and I wish her well. She can take...

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I served in that Department as well. The title "Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013" is inaccurate; it should be titled the abortion Bill 2013. Section 9(1) provides: It shall be lawful to carry out a medical procedure in respect of a pregnant woman in accordance with this section in the course of which, or as a result of which, an...

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: Her resignation was demanded by the Taoiseach on the night of the vote.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: It is.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: It is a debate on Second Stage. The number of people from Ireland going to England is obviously a worrying trend. There has been a reduction but last year 3,982 women were registered as being from Ireland. That is a large number but it is not necessarily related to suicidality. We cannot judge, condemn or condone any situation the women found themselves in. I will not make a judgment on...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (15 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: Goebbels.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (15 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: He should be hung, drawn and quartered.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (15 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: That is a very good point.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (15 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: This House is supposed to have free speech.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (15 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Leader to confirm that the Bill is still before the House. Has the Bill been passed? Has it been signed by the President? Will the President refer it to the Supreme Court? I want it confirmed by the Leader that this is the case. How can the Taoiseach announce an election campaign that has not yet commenced and appoint a Minister, who should be bloody well busy enough trying to...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (15 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: They are spending €150,000 or €200,000 on this wasteful campaign. I hope Deputy Regina Doherty gets her taste of Deputy McEntee in the next election. Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (15 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: The Cathaoirleach should let me finish, I will not take long. The other evening, a Minister of State was forced to resign. It never happened in the history of the State. She made derogatory comments-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (15 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: The Cathaoirleach should let me finish the point. I will not be misrepresented, as I was last week in this House. Deputy Creighton made very derogatory comments about Mr. Haughey. Mr. Haughey never fired a Minister of State on the telephone.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (15 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: I will follow the same example.