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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: I respect Senator Alex White who has made it quite clear that it is 17 years since he was there.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Mar 2010)

Terry Leyden: I also respect other Members who are on contract, which is different from being full-time employees. I am grateful for Mr. Goan's letter. I think I will publish it today.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Could the Leader of the House give some consideration to the proposals, suggestions and speculation that a major reconfiguration of Departments is about to take place? This House could have a good input and advise and make recommendations to the Government. There is much experience in this House as far as the configuration of Departments is concerned. For instance, I hope that the...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: As a former Minister for trade and marketing, I think that those areas of responsibility should be introduced as a Cabinet portfolio because it is so important. Members of this House would make a great addition to the Cabinet.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: As a Senator, one would have no constituency considerations.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: One could travel the world on behalf of this country for trade and industry. That would be worthwhile. I ask whoever is trying to spike the progress of NAMA to desist and withdraw their objections to the European Council and the Commission. There is an ulterior motive behind it. I know who it is and what they have done. They should withdraw it.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Wait for chapter two next week.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I did not name anyone.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Next week I will have a further edition.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Senator Buttimer changed the record of the House last week.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I appreciate that.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Thanks. I will make it easy, I will go.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Fear not.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I support Senator Mary White's call for a debate on the thalidomide issue, which is a worthwhile proposal. I refer to the resumption of the debate on head shops, which is on the Order Paper. I pay tribute to Deputy Sargent, who was a brilliant Minister for food and horticulture affairs. He came to the House on many occasions and he was very forthright. The circumstances were unfortunate...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: It certainly was not-----

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: It was not-----

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: On a point of clarification, I will be in touch with the Editor of Debates. In case Senator Regan-----

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am seeking clarification regarding yesterday's debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I hope Senator Regan did not have a sleepless night last night.