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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: For God's sake, the Senator went against the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Senator is the Chief Whip.

Seanad: Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Discussion with Minister of State (8 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I am delighted with the delegation of scrutiny of EU legislation to this House. The Minister of State has a busy portfolio and the situation is tense in Europe currently. She chaired a group and prepared a paper on the Lisbon treaty. She put a tremendous amount of work into it. The Cathaoirleach will be involved in the Seanad Committee on Procedure and Privileges. The key legislation...

Seanad: Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Discussion with Minister of State (8 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: There is delegated responsibility.

Seanad: Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Discussion with Minister of State (8 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: So there will be delegated responsibility. During the campaign I remember attending a forum discussing the role of the Seanad, which is a great resource. If we got one piece of legislation every few weeks at least we could show what can be done in this House in a detailed and comprehensive fashion. Other committees would be agreeable in this regard. I spoke to a colleague a while ago who...

Seanad: Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Discussion with Minister of State (8 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: She is a receptive Minister of State who is available to the House. She is a young woman doing an excellent job.

Seanad: Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Discussion with Minister of State (8 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Creighton, to the House and wish her continued success in her Ministry. As deputy leader of the Council of Europe group, I have found the Minister of State accessible. This is the first occasion on which the Minister of State has provided a briefing for Members prior to the meeting in Strasbourg, which is helpful. It is hoped the Minister of State...

Seanad: Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Discussion with Minister of State (8 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I regret I do not have more time. The time allocated has passed quickly.

Seanad: Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Discussion with Minister of State (8 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I was just getting into my stride.

Seanad: Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Discussion with Minister of State (8 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I am delighted to have had an opportunity to put my ideas to the Minister of State. Other speakers will have an opportunity to put their points of view. I ask that the Minister of State take note of my suggestions in regard to European legislation. It would be a great day's work for this House if that were achieved.

Seanad: Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Discussion with Minister of State (8 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: We do not actually.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I wish to be associated with the congratulations to the President-elect, Mr. Michael D. Higgins, his wife, Sabina, and family. It is a great honour for him and for the west of Ireland. Mr. Michael D. Higgins lectured me in an extra mural course in 1971.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: He was a very good lecturer and sociologist. I can thank him for my grasp of all those complicated issues. He was chairman of the Friends of Palestine when I was a convener here, so his heart is in the right place. I also welcome Senator Norris back - I did not forget him on the day. I request that the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade should come to the House to explain...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I am supporting colleagues' requests that the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade be asked to come to the House to explain the decision to close these embassies. I take this opportunity to ask also that the Leader invite the Minister for Justice and Equality to the House to discuss the establishment of the judicial appointments advisory board on a statutory basis, bearing in...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: Of the five appointments made, all have ties to the Fine Gael and Labour parties.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: It is-----

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I know the Senator was a member of the country council with Mr. Patrick Durcan. I appreciate that.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I was congratulating Fine Gael and the Labour Party on their appointment of all-----

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: Deputy Shatter, when in opposition criticised Fianna Fáil-----

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I am asking that the judicial appointments advisory board be put on a statutory footing and that it make recommendations to Government based on people's ability so that other than Fine Gael or Labour Party nominees be given an opportunity of appointment.