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Seanad: Symphysiotomy: Statements (16 May 2012)

Terry Leyden: The Senator's time is nigh.

Seanad: Symphysiotomy: Statements (16 May 2012)

Terry Leyden: Applause is not permitted in the Chamber but in the circumstances we have to overlook it.

Seanad: Symphysiotomy: Statements (16 May 2012)

Terry Leyden: Three more Senators wish to contribute - Senators Tony Brennan, David Cullinane and Ivana Bacik. I request Members to be as brief as possible, although I know that each Member wishes to comment before the Minister of State replies. I call Senator Brennan.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Terry Leyden: You cleared Eyre Square this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Terry Leyden: Well done, Senator. That was a good, comprehensive response.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Terry Leyden: At least Senator Coghlan voted for him-----

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Terry Leyden: -----unlike some of his colleagues.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Terry Leyden: Please God.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Terry Leyden: He would not be Taoiseach today if he did not get the support of Senator Coghlan and his friends in this House.

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Terry Leyden: He would never have survived without certain Members of this House, including the Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Deputy Leader to arrange a discussion with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in regard to RTE in general but in particular the case settled on 8 May that awarded over €100,000 in costs and expenses-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Terry Leyden: It was not dealt with.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Terry Leyden: "Oireachtas Report" boycotted any coverage last night, as I predicted. In fact, there was a blackout of news-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Terry Leyden: We are the licence holders and we expect fair play. Anything referring to this issue is now being blacked out. Two very brave journalists, Mr. Philip Ryan of the Irish Mail on Sunday and Mr. Jim Cusack of the Sunday Independent will not let go of this issue because there is a serious question-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Terry Leyden: It is a very important issue.

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Terry Leyden: I want the Minister to come to the House so I can-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Terry Leyden: -----so I can put questions to the Minister in regard to the allegations he made about Mr. Bailey on radio on a Sunday in 2006.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Terry Leyden: Yes. The Government is getting a very easy ride from RTE.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Terry Leyden: RTE is now very much under the control of Pat Rabbitte because he threatened-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)

Terry Leyden: The Minister, Pat Rabbitte. He threatened to remove the board and the chairman but when the case was settled, everything was happy in the garden again. There is a cover-up here and I intend to expose it.