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Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: It is a Lada.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: It is a BMW.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: I commend the Leader for calling the meeting today. It deals with this in a cool, calm way, instead of having all-night sessions. Going through this vitally important Bill shows the benefit of having the Senate. I will not mention names, because the case is before the courts, but I commend the proprietor and those involved in recent events in Dublin. They were very courageous. I call on...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: Does the Senator agree with Deputy Kenny on getting rid of the Seanad?

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: That is more like it.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: I agree with Senator O'Toole. He has a very wise head. He has personal experience of national partnerships and played a very crucial role in this area in the 1980s. RTE and TV3 would be well served if they allocated some time in their schedules in the next few weeks to bringing forward experts and economists. Last night we were briefed by the economists Alan Ahearne and Jim O'Leary who...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: ——-which I was appalled by. It would be a good opportunity for RTE to play an important role in terms of information, as it did in the Lisbon treaty. Now is the time to devote time to explaining how serious the situation is. It is grave and there is no doubt about it. I congratulate our colleague, Senator Ross, in launching his book, The Bankers. I was surprised his colleague from...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: I was surprised, but he joined the launch last night. He did not feel it in his heart to commend——-

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: It is worthwhile buying it for Christmas and I recommend it to all solicitors.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to commend Senator Ross on the launch of his book last night.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: The Senator has hurt David's feelings——

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: ——by not recognising him in his own House.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: Will Deputy Kenny attend the meeting?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: And Deputy Kenny.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2009)

Terry Leyden: I second that proposal.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Business Plan: Statements (29 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Farm Household Incomes (29 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State for that very comprehensive response.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: I support the call by Senators Twomey, O'Toole and Bradford for a debate with senior Ministers in regard to the pending strike or day of action which will disrupt the entire economy. The public service feels very alienated at present. We in this House do not realise how serious is the feeling abroad, especially among gardaí, soldiers, nurses, teachers, fire brigade officers and others of...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: If the buses which were illegally on this route were forfeited, then we would see action in this regard. It is predatory pricing against a small Irish company.