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Seanad: Ambulance Service (20 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State for her response but it has not dealt with the fact that there was no ambulance service cover on 14 November this year for Roscommon County Hospital. I intend to pursue this matter further to investigate the circumstances surrounding that situation. I will try to get an assurance there will no recurrence of a situation whereby we do not have an ambulance...

Seanad: Ambulance Service (20 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State for attending the House and I recognise her goodwill in this regard. I know she will convey my views to the Department to ensure there will be no recurrence of this situation in future.

Seanad: Agriculture Sector: Statements (18 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: I would like to welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, to the House. I now call on Senator John Carty.

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (18 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: I got to know Séamus in 1973 when he became secretary general of Fianna Fáil. I am the only Member of this House who was a Deputy in 1977. I pay tribute to his fantastic work for the party. He was selected by Jack Lynch on the recommendation of his father, who was a member of the national executive. He was the most outstanding secretary general we ever had in Fianna Fáil. He...

Seanad: Criminal Assets Bureau Annual Report 2007: Statements (12 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern, to the House and commend him on his leadership of the Department and in terms of ensuring law and order. He has done a tremendous job since his appointment. The Garda Síochána has a great friend in court in the form of the Cabinet, including the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. I say this because I am a nominee of the Garda...

Seanad: Criminal Assets Bureau Annual Report 2007: Statements (12 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: ——by the then Minister and rightly so. I presume that if the Opposition is in a position to make good, sound, original and helpful suggestions to the Minister by way of a Private Members' Bill, he will give them due consideration.

Seanad: Criminal Assets Bureau Annual Report 2007: Statements (12 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: In that regard, the recent murder is a watershed as far as the country, including Limerick, is concerned. I do not know the Minister's views on charging criminals. The Special Criminal Court has been used in cases such as that in Limerick because one cannot get people to give evidence as they are terrified that their doing so will compromise their safety and well-being. The Special Criminal...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the decision by the Government that the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, Deputy Ryan, and the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, are to get together to resolve the ongoing problems with the natural gas project at Bellanaboy, County Mayo. It is vital and in the national interest that this gas is brought ashore and...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: People have other roles in this House too, by the way.

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: The Senator should let people sort out their own agendas. This is something the Department should examine. It should carry out a survey to see what support can be given to the owners of these mills to provide the necessary turbines to produce energy for the locality. That would be a positive step forward in a difficult time in which we need to maximise energy production. Millions of...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: I join other Members is extending my congratulations and best wishes to US President-elect, Barack Obama, and vice-President-elect, Joe Biden, on their wonderful success. I had the pleasure to hear Senator Obama's speech this morning and also the wonderful speech delivered by Senator McCain. America was blessed to have two great candidates contesting the election to this most important...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: No.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: It will be a source of great inspiration to all the peoples of Africa to see an African-American become president of the greatest democracy and greatest country in the world.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: I was referring to America as the largest country in the world.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: This is a great country.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: Yes, we live in the greatest country in the world but America is one of the largest democracies.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: Finally, I agree with Senator O'Toole that the end suppliers are sometimes blamed for the cost of oil and diesel but, in fact, it is the refineries and the major distributors that charge the most. Ultimately, the small retailers are saddled with the high costs. It is important that suppliers of oil and diesel reflect the drop in the cost of a barrel of crude oil.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: It is my photo album, for God's sake.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: Will the Senator put them on his website?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Nov 2008)

Terry Leyden: Why?