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Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader of the House invite the Minister for Transport, Deputy Noel Dempsey, to the House to discuss the transport situation, in particular the 30 km speed limit debacle in Dublin, which affects us all? On my way to the House yesterday I had to travel at 30 km with many cars behind me and a clear road in front of me. People have been getting penalty points for infringing the law in...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Ms Kathleen Doyle is the taxi regulator. There are approximately 14,000 taxis on the streets of Dublin. A total of 45 taxis were parked at Heuston Station yesterday morning at 11 a.m. I had to use a taxi recently to go to Herberton, Rialto. The driver was not from Ireland. He charged me €18.50 for a trip that was worth——

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: He had no idea where we were going. He had to get out twice to find out where he was. I had to ring someone to find out where I was going. He charged me €18.50 for a trip that was worth €10.50. I asked him where he was from.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: He told me he was from the Punjab.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: It is a strange situation. There are 14,000 taxis in Dublin.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: There are approximately 21,000 taxis in London.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: There is a need to review the situation. The Minister should come to the House to explain the disasters of the 30 km speed limit in Dublin city centre and the taxi situation. He should explain the standards required to be met in order for a person to get a licence.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am afraid it is not doing a great job. The Minister has overall responsibility.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his views. It is great to hear him expressing them in this regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: He is not so dreadful.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Words of wisdom.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Perhaps the Cathaoirleach could increase the time allowed to four minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: School starting times could be changed.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Where is my seat?

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: Not another ex-RTE man.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: On 9 May 2009 I stated: I am asking the Leader if he can invite the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources to come to this House to draw up protocols and procedures for those in senior positions in RTE whose salaries are paid for by taxpayers' money. I pay my licence fee, but I am not doing so for George Lee to contest the by-election in Dublin South.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I want a health warning attached to those in RTE. George Lee is on €150,000. When I was elected to the House, I could not go back to my practice. George Lee can go back to RTE. That is the deal. I do not like hypocrisy.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Minister to come to the House to draw up protocols to prevent Joe Duffy, Marian Finucane, Charlie Bird or Miriam O'Callaghan from running for the Dáil on the basis of their high profiles on television. A television licence costs €160. The amount raised comes to €195 million a year. I hope Senator Alex White has taken leave of absence from RTE because he will be a candidate.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: The Minister has responsibility in this area.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Feb 2010)

Terry Leyden: I am also nominating Deputy Olivia Mitchell for an Oscar because Meryl Streep has withdrawn.