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Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Terry Leyden: There is a general view that they were not really aware of the situation. I accept that and forgive them for it.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Oct 2010)

Terry Leyden: Let us make amends and the parties should now come together. Could we have the opportunity prior to some of the Council of Europe meetings to hear some of the views being put forward in that forum? In this regard it is in order to compliment our colleague, Senator Rónán Mullen, for ensuring last week a motion was passed by the Assembly, contrary to the so-called McCaffrey resolution,...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: I agree with Senator Donohoe that this is a national crisis and that everyone has a role to play. On the bonds issue, we are funded until the middle of next year so there is no need to raise further funds in October and November. I believe December is a closed month. It would be irresponsible to have a bond auction especially given that the current rate is 6.9%. That is far higher than...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: The point I am making is that the Labour Party goes up in the polls and Fine Gael, which is being responsible, goes down in the polls. The more irresponsible one is as far as national funding is concerned, the more popular one is in the polls.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: Irrespective of the cost of €34 billion, at the end of the day, this is a very wealthy country.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: I appeal for the type of leadership shown under Mr. Alan Dukes, who is playing a very important role in regard to Anglo Irish Bank at present. He was a very responsible leader of Fine Gael, although a price was paid for that when he lost the leadership of that party. I believe Fine Gael will act in a very responsible manner. There is a very good case for the extension of this Parliament...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: We need to be here until 2014.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader of the House arrange a debate on the new initiative by the Government to create 150,000 jobs over the next five years? It would be worthwhile for this forum to discuss the issues on a regular basis. We have a role that is either relevant or redundant. The Seanad has a very important role at this stage, particularly in respect of the creation of 150,000 jobs through...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: We should put the past in the past. Whatever differences there have been-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: -----that is over and done with and we must look to the future. We need people who have provided service to the State, including Mr. Dermot Desmond, to come on board and to create and fulfil the 150,000 jobs. We need less red tape.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: Some 10,000 jobs are gone from the licensed vintner trade and it is wrapped up in red tape with regard to renewal of licences, young people being on premises and dance licences.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: We have a role to highlight the issues in this House and become relevant. Members of this House could be brought in by the IDA and the tourism authorities to promote the country abroad.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: Members of this House could work longer and better for the country without an increase in pay.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: That is called self-interest.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: Self-interest.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: Absolutely.