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Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Senator for his generosity. I ask the Leader to arrange a discussion of the report by the Inspector of Prisons and Places of Detention, Judge Michael Reilly, on St. Patrick's Institution. The report was delayed for three months before being released on the night of a soccer match alongside reports on other prisons. It was a significant report but it was unfair to those prison...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: It was Thursday that was mentioned.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: The Senator must have read the Fine Gael report, not the Labour Party one.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: The Senator is safe.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: I agree with the Leader of the Opposition, Deputy Darragh O'Brien, about inviting the Minister for an early debate on the issue. Senator Pat O'Neill's comments are welcome, given that I know he is his master's voice in Seanad Éireann. When the Senator speaks, he is generally speaking on behalf of the Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: I am delighted the Minister will come to the House. There is no doubt that the reform of local government will be detrimental to rural areas which will not have the same level of representation as heretofore. For example, Roscommon County Council is to be reduced in size from 26 seats to 18, which is a blow to the area, and there are to be similar reductions in counties Leitrim, Cavan and...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: Local representation is being wiped out. It will also have an effect on representation in Seanad Éireann. If the Seanad survives, there will be a reduction in the number of Senators from the western region as a result of the so-called reform of local government. That will be detrimental to local government and the level of regional representation.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: It may not affect Senators today, but it may do so some day. This issue should also be raised. On another point, the Labour Party was able to tell its members last Friday evening exactly what the situation was. They were fully briefed. As I see Senator Jimmy Harte nodding, I presume he was briefed.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: I am making a point. They gave the Minister an imprimatur to ensure their seats would be held in urban areas.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: For example, Dublin City Council will see an increase in the number of seats from 52 to 60, while in Fingal County Council the number will increase from 24 to 30. In all of the eastern region there will be extra representation, whereas in the western region there will be less.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: Let there be no doubt that the Labour Party is the little tail wagging the big Fine Gael dog.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: It is called the Labour Party's uncertainty about the future and its control of local government.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: I am sorry, but Senator Ivana Bacik interrupted me.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: She put me off.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: We should have a debate on the issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: I second the proposal made by Senator Darragh O'Brien for a debate on Thursday with the Minister. Senator Pat O'Neill has said he will come, for which I thank him.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: Nothing concentrates the mind more than seats in Seanad Éireann.

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: I appreciate that. However, I think the Seanad should mark this day and this is my only opportunity to say it.

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: More than 150 students will be in Roscommon town today from the convent of Mercy primary school, Roscommon community college and the convent of Mercy, to celebrate the day for the girls. We will recognise the day in Seanad Éireann. I thank the Cathaoirleach for his liberal approach. He is a person with a great heart and a great interest in the development and the position of women...

Seanad: Valuation (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2012: Second Stage (11 Oct 2012)

Terry Leyden: I know it was meant humorously but Pol Pot in Cambodia-----