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Seanad: Order of Business (20 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: There is an enormous amount of knowledge in the House which could be of great benefit in scrutinising European legislation.

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, although I would not necessarily welcome his speech. As far as this issue is concerned, these are additional barracks which it is proposed to close. I will give an example of what the Dún Uí Néill barracks means to people in Cavan. The former Minister for Defence, the late John Wilson, uncle of our esteemed whip, Senator Wilson, brought the proposal to...

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I wanted to declare an interest in that regard. It is rather sinister that no decision will be made before 27 October. The Government parties are concerned that their presidential candidates are floundering in the polls.

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: On reflection, it might be better off without one at this stage.

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Minister of State seems to be ill-informed. A decision will not be made because of the by-election in Dublin West where we hope to win the seat. That would be a great success.

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I have just come from canvassing in that area.

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I have just come from canvassing and I received a great reception-----

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I need the protection of the Chair. I know I might be provocative but no decision will be made until after the elections. Not to change the subject but the Government closed the accident and emergency department in Roscommon.

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: It is a no-go area for a Fine Gael and a Labour Party candidate. We have suffered immensely under this Government. We held on to that department despite all the financial difficulties. I have been informed that the savings to the State here are minimal but the benefits to the areas involved are immense. Let us be logical. Unfortunately, too regularly, we hear announcements by private...

Seanad: Army Barracks Closures: Motion (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: My time has gone very quickly. I need some extra time for the number of interruptions. We appreciate the difficulties in the country. We had to face them. We took decisions in the national interest, not that of Fianna Fáil. If we had we would have gone to the country in September 2010 and allowed Fine Gael to take on the task of introducing a budget. It is implementing a budget we...

Seanad: Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: Does Senator Mullen wish to press his amendment?

Seanad: Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: Amendment No. 3 has been discussed with amendment No. 1. Is Senator Mullen pressing the amendment?

Seanad: Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: Amendment No. 4 has been discussed with amendment No. 1. Is Senator Mullen pressing that amendment?

Seanad: Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister and his officials for attending the House.

Seanad: Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister and his officials for coming to the House and spending their time here to get this Bill passed by the House. I also thank all Senators for their co-operation.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: As we were prepared to stay for the contribution of the Leader, it would be appropriate that he would respond to the request from me and Senator van Turnhout on the report on children.

Seanad: Central Bank and Credit Institutions (Resolution) (No. 2) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, to the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I endorse the points made by Senator Jillian van Turnhout on the report published by the national review panel for serious incidents and child deaths. It is a well researched document which retains the confidentiality of those involved. Will the Leader arrange a debate on this report so that the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, can outline her response?...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: I assure the Cathaoirleach that I do so on a very complimentary basis.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Oct 2011)

Terry Leyden: Indeed. Ms McAleese is a great example to us all and has been a credit to the country for the past 14 years. She has achieved everything she set out to do. She certainly has been instrumental in leading trade missions; that is part of her duty and I hope the next President will be as active. However, she will be a hard act to follow in all aspects of her role and if some of the candidates...