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Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: I have not had great success.

Seanad: Immigrant Investor Programme and Start-Up Entrepreneur Scheme: Statements (9 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: I compliment the Minister on this initiative and would like him to outline whether legislation or regulation is required for it. It is an excellent initiative and an interesting programme. Members may be aware that in the past we had a "passports for sale" initiative and while that was a much maligned scheme, it created a significant number of jobs for this country. One need only look at...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: It is very educational.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: We must continue it. He is still in prison.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: We might renew it. That is the point.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: Surprise, surprise.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: Will the House send a request to the Iranian Government to show leniency in the case of Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani. He is an Iranian Christian pastor who has been sentenced to death in Tehran for converting from Islam to Christianity. On all human rights issues this House should take a particular stand. I will send the Leader the details of this particular case and I hope he will make a case...

Seanad: Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister for his comprehensive response.

Seanad: Health (Provision of General Practitioner Services) Bill 2011: Second Stage (8 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: Senator Cullinane, without interruption please. Senator Healy Eames already had her opportunity to contribute.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: Words of wisdom.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: They are in a hurry.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: I support Senator Zappone's highlighting of the excellent programme last night from the team behind "Prime Time Investigates". It was a tremendous piece of public service broadcasting and it was very detailed. Hopefully, it shows RTE is recovering from the difficulties it had with a previous programme. It has shown great courage in this regard. I hope the Garda Commissioner will examine...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: We have a link to the Wilde family. I regard Oscar Wilde as one of the greatest writers in the English language. He had difficulties unfortunately but besides them, his writing will last forever. Senator Bacik made a very good point that other writers should be recognised, particularly Charles Dickens at this time.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: He is looking for notice.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Political Funding Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Hogan, who has been very attentive to the opinions expressed in this House. This Bill will not be as controversial as the other legislation he brought before us recently. As there is general consensus on its provisions, he will not have to deal with many attacks by lobby groups on this occasion.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Political Funding Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: I could say that "cute" is a very good word. The Minister is a good political operator but that is another day's work. Senator Healy Eames is someone who fought her way through the system. She ran a great campaign for nomination and the two formidable Fine Gael women candidates in Galway West achieved 50% of the quota. Section 27 of the Bill sets out the proposal in detail. I admire the...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Political Funding Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: The Minister will not stand down.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Political Funding Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: Well done. Congratulations.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Political Funding Bill 2012: Second Stage (Resumed) (7 Feb 2012)

Terry Leyden: The men need the women to be here as well. It is natural.