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Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Sep 2010)

Terry Leyden: Do not use the word "rejected"; I do not like that word.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am. They received promotions in light of the misleading information which was fed into NAMA but there is now realism about the situation. I very much regret that the Citywest Hotel owned by Jim Mansfield has gone into receivership. It is a major blow. It provided great accommodation for Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael Ard-Fheiseanna, as well as numerous sports teams over the years.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Terry Leyden: It will continue to do so and I wish it well for the future.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Terry Leyden: I do not think it is appropriate to call the Leader of the House a liar.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jul 2010)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the report on mortgage arrears from the personal debt expert group which has made very useful recommendations. They are more than just recommendations because the Financial Regulator, Matthew Elderfield, is part of the group and will ensure they are enforced. The 12-month period is quite short to sort things out before the banks move to repossess a house. At least two years would...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Terry Leyden: On the points made by Senators Mullen, Walsh and Quinn on the Civil Partnership Bill, the timing of the Bill is unfortunate because it will be discussed on 13 and 14 July. I am confident, however, that very good amendments will be tabled in this House. I am also confident that the Dáil will be recalled or that the legislation will be referred-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Terry Leyden: It is a very complex Bill and I have no doubt that in exercising the wisdom of the House we will bring to the attention of the Minister issues that may require the tabling of amendments and the consideration of the Bill again in the other House. If so, so be it. There is no panic about the Bill and I do not see a need to rush it. It has been discussed for some time, is very important and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Terry Leyden: As many people do not remember these events, I like to remind them of what happened.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Terry Leyden: If there was a free vote-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am alerting the Leas-Chathaoirleach to the fact that the Dáil may have to be recalled later this month.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Terry Leyden: If there had been a free vote on the Wildlife (Amendment) Bill, it would have been defeated and there could have been a general election. Let us be clear about this. The point is that the Whip system has a certain benefit as far as the Government is concerned. No Government could perform its duties without a Whip system.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Terry Leyden: In the case of the Civil Partnership Bill, I would be in favour of allowing people to vote according to conscience. I would have no difficulty whatsoever in voting according to conscience.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2010)

Terry Leyden: The Leader has outlined his recommendation that the Seanad discuss European affairs every month. It is recommended in section 20 of the recommendation we are to discuss at 11.30 a.m. that the Seanad hold discussions every month and that the Chairmen of select committees make proposals to this House for discussion. I commend the Leader for being far-sighted in anticipating the decision made...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the statement by the National Treasury Management Agency that a €1.5 billion bond which was issued this week has been three times oversubscribed, which is an indication of the international confidence in our fiscal position. I also note that €1.4 billion was raised in the domestic retail savings market through prize bonds, saving certificates and the new national solidarity...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I raise one note of warning for the future. If there is a change of Government and Labour gets into Government, they will have great difficulty in borrowing on the international stage.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: How is his Brendan Investments getting on?

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: On the points raised by Senator O'Toole and others, I ask the Leader of the House to arrange a debate on consumer rights, pricing and the EUROSTAT survey. Senator Quinn is right in saying there is no strong consumer lobby in Ireland. There should be a consumer group in every town monitoring prices, similar to the name and shame campaign I launched here on petrol and diesel prices. I was...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: If there was a strong consumer group in every town, with prices being published every week in the local newspaper showing exactly who was the most competitive, the people would respond, as would Tesco, Dunnes and all the others.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I have a question for him, to which I hope he will respond, although it might be more appropriate for the Cathaoirleach to do so. Senator Regan's contribution in The IrishMail on Sunday was extraordinary in that he was second-guessing the work of the committee chaired by the Cathaoirleach. I am surprised the Cathaoirleach is not taking action because I regard what the Senator is doing as...