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Seanad: Flooding: Statements (25 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: I am sorry.

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (25 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: The Senator will have a chance to resume at 5 p.m.

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (25 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: The House will now hear statements on flooding. I call on the Minister of State at the Department of Finance with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works to make the opening contribution.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: I congratulate Senator James Carroll on his election to Seanad Éireann. His election was one of the handiest of all time. I thank the Fine Gael and Labour parties for not contesting the election. I presume they will not also be contesting the next two elections.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: My advice to Senator Carroll is to work hard to move to the Lower House because the future of this House does not look good if Fine Gael is ever to be returned to power in any shape or form.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: Fianna Fáil needs a seat in Drogheda. I wish Senator Carroll well. Today is international day for the elimination of violence against women, an issue on which the Council of Europe has been particularly active. Every day, not alone today, should be a day for the elimination of violence against women, whether verbal or physical. We should all strive to that cause. I thank the Leader for...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: It is to be hoped further moneys will be made available. I believe the Irish Red Cross should be called in to assist in this regard. It was involved in other emergencies. This flooding is unprecedented and everybody must show solidarity with those affected. I thank the county council workers in Roscommon who did not strike yesterday but remained at work to assist those in need.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: Responsibility for the legislation has been transferred to the Department of Social and Family Affairs.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Leader to arrange a debate in the near future on the Council of Europe Convention on Action against Trafficking in Human Beings, which has yet to be ratified by Ireland. The Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern, sent me a letter on the matter on 11 November last. I am a member of the Council of Europe Advisory Committee on Equal Opportunities for Women and Men. The Minister's letter...

Seanad: ^ Bio-fuel Obligation Scheme: Motion. ^ (18 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State with responsibility for science and technology, Deputy Conor Lenihan, to the House and commend him on his work in this area. He is the right man in the right place at the right time. I commend Senator O'Malley on her wonderful green speech. She is more green than the Green Party Members, which is a wonderful tribute to her. I was very impressed by her...

Seanad: ^ Bio-fuel Obligation Scheme: Motion. ^ (18 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: Therefore, additional pumps will not be required in forecourts and diesel and petrol will contain 10% of bio-fuel. I presume that is the plan. Otherwise, it would be complicated to provide additional pumps on small forecourt areas which would involve additional costs and planning. This is an ambitious plan. I commend the motion to the House. I thank the Minister of State present and the...

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister for Defence, Deputy O'Dea, and commend him on his excellent work. He works in conjunction with the Chief of Staff of the Defence Forces, General Dermot Earley, and has acquitted himself well in his current Ministry. In the context of the proposed amendment, it would be worthwhile considering whether we should use both Houses of the Oireachtas. If it were possible to...

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: We can change that some time. Like two of my colleagues, I was nominated by PDFORRA and RACO to run for the Seanad on the Labour Panel.

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: I hope I will enjoy their continued support when nominations are next made. I thank the Minister for his work in respect of both organisations.

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: The Bill before the House is another example of EU legislation interacting with domestic law. I welcome the Bill which gives Ireland an opportunity to influence the actions of the European Defence Agency. During the campaign in advance of the first referendum on the Lisbon treaty real concern was expressed about the perceived militarisation of the European Union. I will be interested to...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: No way.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: He betrayed the Minister's confidentiality.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: That is why he is not coming in.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: I will read his book.