Results 5,301-5,320 of 9,753 for speaker:Terry Leyden
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: I accept what the Leader has said.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: I withdraw the amendment because the response from the Leader was very comprehensive. It is vital that the Government discusses this issue before it comes before the House. I thank the Leader for such a comprehensive response. He gave a commitment that the Minister would come to the House to discuss the issue.
- Seanad: Fourth Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection: Statements (7 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: I offer my sincere congratulations to the Leas-Chathaoirleach on his unanimous election last week. Senator Denis O'Donovan will be excellent in his capacity as Leas-Chathaoirleach, as he was in his capacity as Deputy and spokesperson in the Seanad. I welcome the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald. I commend the Government and the Taoiseach for deciding to...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: We will debate the matter next week. This is the Seanad of all the talents. There is so much talent in the House, it is unbelievable, but that talent is under-utilised. I would like it to be used a bit more. If the children's rights referendum is held in 2012 in conjunction with the referendum on the abolition of the House, I will campaign on the retention of the House. The focus will be...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: No. I am seeking clarification on this matter.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: Is control being exercised in Merrion Street, Brussels or Frankfurt?
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: I challenge the Government to hold the referendum in September. It should not wait any longer to hold it. It will be the most important in the history of the State.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: It is very relevant.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: I will table an amendment if the Cathaoirleach so wishes. Does he want me to table such an amendment?
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: Does the Cathaoirleach wish me to table an amendment?
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: It is. I ask the Leader to incorporate in the debate on children's rights a discussion on the deliberations of the joint committee which issued its final report in February 2010. I am also seeking clarification on who is running the show. Is it those involved in Brussels or Merrion Street?
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: That would be meaningless.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: That does not mean the referendum cannot be held this year.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: Senators are entitled to have views and to express them. That is my view.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: There will not be many going to the American Embassy for functions. They can have their glass of wine by themselves.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: Fine Gael will have burdens soon and it will need to share. They are coming down the track.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: Last night, I tabled a motion on the Adjournment that concerned the proposed referendum on children's rights. As the Cathaoirleach knows, the joint committee reported in February 2010. Its members included many current Cabinet members, those being, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Fitzgerald, the Minister for Finance, Deputy Noonan, the Minister for Justice and Equality,...
- Seanad: Tourism Sector: Motion (1 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: Time is limited and I am trying to accommodate all the Senators offering. I call on Senator Averil Power to speak for two minutes.
- Seanad: Tourism Sector: Motion (1 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: Senator, you have hit the tape. Your time is up. You may have another 30 seconds.
- Seanad: Tourism Sector: Motion (1 Jun 2011)
Terry Leyden: I am afraid to hit the bell because the Senator might be out the door too fast.