Results 4,881-4,900 of 9,753 for speaker:Terry Leyden
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: The House should extend its sympathy on the tragic death of brave Garda Ciaran Jones who died during the recent floods.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: As full confirmation had not been provided yesterday, I waited until today to extend my sympathy. It is in order to do so. I extend sympathy to the parents of Garda Jones, John and Brenda; his brother, Alan, and sister, Michelle. His actions on the night in question in seeking to save lives were above and beyond the call of duty. I extend sympathy to his family, the Garda Commissioner and...
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: The Deputy made a statement that he was not even aware of the matter. He will have to stand up for the people of north Roscommon.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on the closure of courthouses. A courthouse is economically important to a town and the closure of Boyle courthouse will sound the death knell for the town. It will also have a major effect on the work of the Courts Service, solicitors, the presiding judge and the surrounding area. A courthouse has an economic benefit for a town and affords it prestige....
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: The Minister is two in one; he is the Minister for Justice and Equality and also Minister for Defence.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: I have asked a question. Incidentally, this issue also affects the Cathaoirleach's county which will not be exempt from the proposed closure of courthouses. He should be deeply concerned about the issue.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: The same person holds both portfolios.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: One defiant person. Two in one.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: Not very successfully.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: Senator Healy Eames should have stayed at home.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: I support Senator Healy Eames in calling for Fr. Healy's proposal to be debated in the House. I ask the Leader to facilitate such a discussion after the break because such a debate would be worthwhile in allowing good ideas to be suggested. I concur with Senator Darragh O'Brien on the remarks made by the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter. Last night I received word that...
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: Will we have a debate?
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: I second the motion. The Minister's attack on Mr. Dermot Gleeson was the most outrageous of all. Mr. Gleeson is a former grandee -----
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: Mr. Gleeson is a Fine Gael grandee.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: I am elaborating on the point.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: The Minister said Mr. Gleeson was chairman of AIB at a time when that bank was lending enormous sums in doubtful circumstances.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: We do. Senator Darragh O'Brien has done us a great service by raising the issue today.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: On the referendum, I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on the proposed 30th amendment of the Constitution. One reason I will vote in favour is it will assist in the preservation of this House.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: The amendment clearly states each House shall have the power to conduct an inquiry. Why would one seek to abolish this House if one was going to give it the power to conduct inquiries? Why was this House not excluded if the Government was determined to abolish it?
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2011)
Terry Leyden: I am voting "Yes" on Thursday because I want to preserve this House and to ensure judges' remuneration is reduced in accordance with that of everybody else. I ask the Leader -----