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Seanad: Confidence in the Taoiseach: Motion (16 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: No, the Senator does not.

Seanad: Confidence in the Taoiseach: Motion (16 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I thank Senator Carroll for sharing time. Some 33 years ago on this day I entered the Lower House. I served with the former Deputy, Ber Cowen, father of the Taoiseach. I shared an office with him. He was a Minister of State and a fine colleague. His son is the Taoiseach. I am delighted to have the opportunity — I thank the Opposition for it — to vote confidence in the Taoiseach. He...

Seanad: Confidence in the Taoiseach: Motion (16 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: It is Bloomsday not doomsday.

Seanad: Confidence in the Taoiseach: Motion (16 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: James Joyce would be very disappointed. He would disown Senator Norris.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I thank Senator Buttimer for reminding me of the events of 1977, when I was first elected to this House. I thank him for the best wishes.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am the only Member present who was elected on that date. By the way, it was a great Government under the late Mr. Jack Lynch.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: The conclusions of the Saville report are clear. There is no doubt that what happened on Bloody Sunday was "both unjustified and unjustifiable" and wrong. The command to go into the Bogside in Derry should not have been given. These were the words of Prime Minister, Mr. David Cameron, yesterday and they are most welcome. For the families and community of Derry it was an emotional and...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I join the welcome to Dr. Ian Paisley - Lord Paisley - and his lovely wife, Baroness Eileen Paisley, to this House. It is an historic day for all of us when we have such a wonderful man and his lady wife in this House. I extend a céad míle fáilte to both of them. Today will remain in our memories and it is great that the Cathaoirleach is present today as well. I support Senator Rónán...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the safe release of Irish citizens from Israel and commend the Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Martin, for their very steady handling of the issue. They have indicated to the Israeli Government where Ireland stands on it and on the deaths of the nine Turkish citizens. On the issue of passports, the Government has called in the people responsible for forging...

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister, Deputy Martin, for coming to the Seanad to give a comprehensive report on this situation. I commend him, the Taoiseach and the Government on their united approach in this regard. There was a united statement from the Cabinet yesterday and it set a headline around the world on this issue. The Minister is, as far as I know, the only Foreign Minister in the European...

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am not comparing Sinn Féin to Hamas.

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am not comparing Sinn Féin with Hamas; I would compare Sinn Féin more with the Palestinian Liberation Organisation. I do not imply anything because Sinn Féin has taken a very positive role. There is no connection whatsoever. My point is that Hamas will have to accept Israel's right to exist. That is fundamental. There should be an effort to unite both Fatah and Hamas to achieve a...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: I wish to be associated with the comments made about the murder of nine Turkish citizens on their way to Gaza. When I met the Minister for Foreign Affairs at lunchtime, I made the point that there should be a European Union response, not only one involving Ireland. We are small in size relative to Israel. There is the question of calling a special meeting of the European Union foreign...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jun 2010)

Terry Leyden: It is through the actions of our ambassador that they will be released safely. I do not believe, therefore, that is the action we should take in this regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader provide an opportunity to debate the recent annual report of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, which is under the able and steady hand of a former Member in this House, Professor John Horgan? I call for this debate because of a directive given by the Public Service Executive Union on 19 May, BS 042/10, signed by T. Geraghty, general...

Seanad: Role of Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Statements (18 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: Another George Lee, is it?

Seanad: Role of Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Statements (18 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: Donncha Ó Dúlaing.

Seanad: Role of Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Statements (18 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: But they stayed.

Seanad: Role of Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Statements (18 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister to the House. I thank him for taking the time to explain the situation with regard to the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland. This is a very timely debate and I called for it last week. I am grateful to the Leader, Senator Cassidy, for giving the necessary time as it has allowed the Minister to give a comprehensive statement on the activities of the Broadcasting...

Seanad: Role of Broadcasting Authority of Ireland: Statements (18 May 2010)

Terry Leyden: -----but I will read the Senator's contribution later. I remind the House that he played his part in "Prime Time", "The Frontline" and "Seven Days". They have all been brilliant programmes. RTE is producing marvellous public broadcasting such as last night's programme on the disposal of tyres.