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Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: Senator Jimmy Harte appeared on television with the Tánaiste, Deputy Eamon Gilmore, when those promises were being made. How can he stand up in this House and talk about our record?

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: My advice to Senator Jimmy Harte is that he should return to Fine Gael.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: There was no petrol for the jet.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: I commend the six Taoiseach's nominees on their stand yesterday in relation to the Social Welfare Bill 2012. They acquitted themselves well with the people and are regarded as being-----

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: It is appropriate. The honourable Senators will make their decision in the best interests of the Irish people and in an independent manner will vote in a particular way. The public is delighted with their decision and with the independence of mind which they have shown since being elected to this Seanad. Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: Those who promised that there would be no change in the respite care grant are not, in particular those who are members of the Labour Party.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: Fine Gael is doing what it always does.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: Some Labour Party members did not acquit themselves well yesterday. That must be admitted.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader agree that prisoners of good standing, who qualify for release during the Christmas period should be granted that release, as has always been the position of the Minister for Justice and Equality and the governors at this time of year? I hope that the Minister and governors will see fit to do so. I am not making the case on behalf of any particular prisoner. Christmas is a...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: James Connolly would turn in his grave.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: That is correct.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: I wish to share time with Senator Mary White.

Seanad: Social Welfare Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (18 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: The Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Joan Burton, is certainly in the hot seat. People in Roscommon do not expect much in the way of commitments being met by the Government, given that the promises made to Deputies Frank Feighan and Denis Naughten by the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, and the Taoiseach and to Senator John Kelly by the Tánaiste, Deputy Eamon Gilmore, on the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Exchange of Views with Mr. Egemen Bagis, Turkish Minister for Europe and Principal Turkish Negotiator for EU Membership. (18 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: I extend a warm welcome to the Minister and his delegation from Turkey. It is important that Turkey advances its application for membership of the Union. Never before has it been so important that a country such as Turkey becomes a member of the EU. It would stabilise the region. I have worked with Mr. Bagis' colleagues and the Turkish delegation to the Council of Europe, one of whom...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Exchange of Views with Mr. Egemen Bagis, Turkish Minister for Europe and Principal Turkish Negotiator for EU Membership. (18 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: He was my best friend.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Exchange of Views with Mr. Egemen Bagis, Turkish Minister for Europe and Principal Turkish Negotiator for EU Membership. (18 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: Excellent. I struck a good chord there. He acquitted himself extraordinarily well in the Council of Europe while continuing to work. He made a very good impression on Turkey's behalf. I share the concerns about Cyprus. I have never stood in northern Cyprus and do not intend to do so unless there is a free northern Cyprus or at least a united Cyprus. Too many British and Irish people...

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (13 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, and call on him to address the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: Senator Norris might do a performance in Roscommon.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: On Tuesday, I raised the issue of SUSI and a student who had been suspended from Queens University Belfast. I resolved that issue. We often hear Senators saying they do not have much power or influence. I can tell them we have. It is a matter of using it. There is confusion in the communication between SUSI and Queens University Belfast. The university has asked me to intervene, but that...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2012)

Terry Leyden: I am not advertising a book. I am advertising Senator David Norris himself, in person. The like of him will never be seen again.