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Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: It is very relevant. May I explain?

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I seconded the call for a debate with the Tánaiste. I made the point that we should retain our embassy to the Holy See. I am now making the point that there are organisations in Ireland-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I am sorry but want to say finally that I understand that Senator Coghlan is a very honourable member of the ancient Order of Innisfallen in Killarney - a very old seat established in the seventh century-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I commend Senator Coghlan on that and hope he has influence.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I was elected more times than Senator Healy Eames. I was elected six times to Dáil Éireann and-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: -----to Seanad Éireann. Does that explain-----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: Philosophical points.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: Or tweeting every day.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Leader to arrange for the Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government, Deputy Hogan, to come to the House to consider my proposal that he give consideration to the postponement of the review of county development plans on the basis of vast savings for councils at this difficult time. From my experience as an architect, very little development will take place over...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I had a brief discussion with the Minister and he is very anxious to get the submission. I ask the Leader to invite the Minister to the House. There is vast experience in the House on this issue. It is, I hope, a helpful suggestion to the Government which would save a considerable amount of money and, in the circumstances, I feel it is worthwhile. As part of a constructive and very...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: We will re-open it.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: Appoint and disappoint.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: He is not a resident ambassador.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: He should resign from the Knights of Columbanus.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: Senator White is making a good point.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: That is right.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: We will all pay the price.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: It is a very good idea.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I second the amendment to the Order of Business proposed by Senator O'Brien. I compliment him on pushing the issue every morning. He is highlighting the thousands of mortgage holders who are expecting and would relish the chance to have their interest rates reduced coming up to Christmas. It is up to the Government to address this issue. We were disturbed by the comments of the Minister,...