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Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Terry Leyden: I am.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Terry Leyden: The offering of congratulations is rare.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Terry Leyden: The use of the word "congratulations" might be a little excessive. It would be worthwhile to show how Fianna Fáil has encouraged and supported decentralisation, despite the efforts made by the Opposition.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Terry Leyden: This morning I was told somehow hoped Fine Gael would not get into power because it would relocate 30,000 civil servants to Dublin. This is causing fear among civil servants.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Terry Leyden: I thank the former Minister, Mr. Charles McCreevy; the former Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern; the Taoiseach, the Minister for Finance and all those involved in the development in Roscommon. It is a great day for the town and the west.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Terry Leyden: Senator Bacik will get to Dáil Éireann, that is for sure.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Terry Leyden: Why is reform of Seanad Éireann not on the agenda for this session? Nothing concentrates the minds of Senators more than the gallows or guillotine, which is what faced us up to a few weeks ago but for the timely intervention of Senator Boyle, chairman of the Green Party. Has the Leader examined in detail the report produced by the sub-committee on Seanad reform chaired by former Leader and...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Terry Leyden: Britain, France, Germany, the US, Canada, Belgium, Spain, Poland, Italy, the Netherlands and Japan have two chambers.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Terry Leyden: Are we really in such bad company in that regard? We should have a debate on this matter. Will the Leader say whether this House has adopted the sub-committee's report on the reform of Seanad Éireann? The Labour Party has proposed the sensible idea of holding a full debate on a review of the Constitution in terms of the Presidency, the Dáil and so on the light of current developments. It...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Terry Leyden: I want more than a debate. I believe the Leader should table a motion that this House adopt the report of the sub-committee on Seanad reform as part of the policy of this House for the future. We must reform or be abolished. I believe reform is the right way forward. I believe that the Members who form the next Government will come to the realisation that this House intends to remain....

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Terry Leyden: How about the Senator himself?

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Terry Leyden: Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Senator is always positive.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Terry Leyden: It was £100 a head.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Terry Leyden: What about the Registration of Wills Bill that I introduced?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Terry Leyden: Senator Buttimer will be unable to contain himself for the next six months waiting for the election.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Terry Leyden: I wish the Cathaoirleach, the Clerk, the Clerk Assistant and all the staff of the House a happy Christmas. I also compliment the reporting staff and the sound engineers who do a fantastic job throughout the year. In fact, the record is second to none. Of any parliament in the world, the record of the Irish Parliament, including all the contributions made in this House, is the best. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Terry Leyden: I appreciate that. May I also mention Deputy Flynn?

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Terry Leyden: As I mentioned the other Deputies, I had to mention Deputy Flynn. I am trying to make a point here. Will the Leader and all the party leaders to try to make this Parliament more women-friendly and make it possible for women to be elected to both Houses? It is very difficult for women to be Members of the Houses of the Oireachtas given the sitting hours.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Terry Leyden: He did and he got a great vote in the European Parliament elections.