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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Minister to take immediate action, which should be initiated in this House. We should not wait for this young company to go into liquidation.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: Why did you get rid of him as leader of Fine Gael?

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: It is a good question.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: They got rid of John Bruton.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: Recant.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: Ask Deputy Michael Noonan about that.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: It is like Lazarus.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: It is very difficult for us.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: It is nice to see it is business as usual here today.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: Back to basics. I ask the Leader to consider arranging a debate with the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. I commend the Minister, Deputy Ryan, on the excellent success of the home energy scheme. Up to the end of June, approximately €16 million had been allocated under the scheme in respect of approximately 12,000 houses. I encourage people to avail of this...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: Senator Coghlan would be a very good mediator. It would keep him busy.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: Yes, the Senator has.

Seanad: European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, for coming into the House for the Final Stages of the Bill. I also thank the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, for his excellent and comprehensive speech. The Leader of the House and the other leaders in the House should note this constitutes an opportunity for Members to come together and study. Following the treaty's full ratification by the...

Seanad: European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, and compliment him and his officials on their work in providing a comprehensive overview. It is important for the Oireachtas that this be available, as it outlines past, present and future directions. I also compliment the Minister of State and his colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Martin, on their negotiation of the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (22 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: The Minister has been patient but I appreciate Senator White would like to contribute and, therefore, I propose to extend the sitting to 2.45 p.m.

Seanad: European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: Correct.

Seanad: European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State for attending and wish him well on the road to Rome.

Seanad: European Union Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (22 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: Now. Agreed to take remaining Stages today.

Seanad: European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: I wish to clarify that this section refers to both Houses of the Oireachtas and that it does not confer power to joint committees. Under it, the Seanad has equal status to the Dáil. That is one of the most innovative changes in the status of the Seanad since its foundation under the 1937 Act.

Seanad: European Union Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Oct 2009)

Terry Leyden: Well said.