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Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Brian Hayes, to the House for statements on budget 2012. The Minister of State will commence proceedings; main speakers have eight minutes, others have five and the Minister of State will conclude no later than 7. 50 p.m.

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: Senator Darragh O'Brien, without interruption.

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: There should be no interruptions.

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: Senator O'Brien has one minute left.

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: Senator O'Brien's time is up.

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: Senator O'Brien's time is up. I will stick to the time today.

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: I have been criticised previously about this.

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: I thank Senator O'Brien, who was only 33 seconds over time.

Seanad: Budget 2012: Statements (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Senator's time is up. I am under strict instructions to adhere to time limits.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on the part of statement by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin, that related to the Garda Síochána, specifically the closure of Garda stations. Only two stations in my county of Roscommon will be affected, namely, Cootehall Garda station in Boyle, which featured in the books of John McGahern, and Loughglynn Garda station in...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Dec 2011)

Terry Leyden: If I had €200 million I would be humble too.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: He may not win it.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: Can the Leader arrange a debate on the unfortunate withdrawal of funding from People with Disabilities in Ireland? I protest at the decision by the Minister for Justice and Equality.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: The fact that a matter may or may not be raised on the Adjournment does not prevent it from being raised on the Order of Business. The two are not in contradiction. I ask the Leader of the House to consider having a debate in the House on the issue. The Adjournment debate merely allows for one person to speak and a Minister to reply. I want every Member to discuss this issue. Some 8,000...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I second the motion proposed by the leader of Fianna Fáil in the Seanad. I call on the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Phil Hogan, to intervene in the dispute between fire fighters and Roscommon County Council. Twenty five fire fighters have been suspended and the issue has been referred to the Labour Court, having been with the Labour Relations...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: It has not been resolved. The position in Roscommon is very serious. The people have been left without a 24 hour, seven day accident and emergency service at Roscommon County Hospital and we are now being left without emergency services on the same basis. The fire service provides an excellent service in County Roscommon. No other county would tolerate being left without such a service....

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Leader is blessed with a great memory.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I second the amendment. I welcome the Minister to the House, but I had expected he would have travelled to Durban in South Africa for the climate change convention - a very important event.

Seanad: Water Services (Amendment) Bill 2011: Report and Final Stages (28 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: He might go yet. It is important that he goes and I encourage him to go. It is important we are represented.