Results 3,441-3,460 of 9,753 for speaker:Terry Leyden
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: After all, did he not appoint the Senator.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: Not at all. Of course not.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: It was effective, though.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: A very good choice, and a good-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: I was commending Senator O'Donnell's brilliant delivery.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: My question to the Leader is a very reasonable one. Given the vital role Knock airport is playing in the development of the west, it would be worthwhile to arrange a discussion with the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport on plans and proposals for the future of the airport.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: No, the issue is too big for that. I am delighted the Archbishop of Tuam made a strong case to the Taoiseach for the development of the airport and left other issues for another day.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: This is an interesting issue about which I would like to say more. Senator Mullen made an important, honest and truthful point. The media are being misled by the Minister for the Environment, Communications and Local Government, Deputy Hogan.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: I second Senator Byrne's amendment to the Order of Business.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: I am glad the Cathaoirleach has corrected the Fine Gael Whip and put him in his place for a change.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: I agree completely with Senator Byrne, and I am entitled to say that because I am spokesman on European affairs and it is Europe week, a very significant week in the Oireachtas. I compliment the officers of the House on putting up the flags in the entrance hall. They are very impressive and I hope they remain there for the rest of the Presidency. It would be a useful opportunity for...
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: Indeed, and rightly so, because I was one of the few people there 26 years ago when it was opened, and I was one of the very few people there who supported this project with the late, great Charles J. Haughey. Without those two great men, that airport would not be there today.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: I am glad to see the conversion of the Fine Gael Party members who were there. I compliment the Taoiseach for not speaking on the occasion. It was a worthy decision in the circumstances.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Business of Joint Committee (7 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: We are unanimous in the decision.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Marian Harkin, MEP (2 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: I welcome Ms Harkin. I will be unable to wait to hear her response as there is to be an important meeting of the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party at 1 p.m. Senator Paschal Mooney will remain to hear the rest of the debate. Ms Harkin does an excellent job as a MEP for the western region. Like her other MEP colleagues for the region, she is well known and seen as active and being...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: The horse will have bolted by then.
- Seanad: Charities Regulation: Motion (1 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: When is it proposed to sit again?
- Seanad: Charities Regulation: Motion (1 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: The Senator is very wise. He is close to the end of the time allotted.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Nessa Childers, MEP (1 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: She is not a Minister yet but she will be.
- Seanad: Address to Seanad Éireann by Ms Nessa Childers, MEP (1 May 2013)
Terry Leyden: Would Ms Childers take a glass of wine?