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Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: I join with those who have extended best wishes to the Minister for Finance. Come the moment, come the man. No man is better equipped politically to deal with the situation and I wish him well with the budget. Will the Leader arrange a debate on the Army's presence in Chad? An Post cannot deliver Christmas supplies from their families to the troops in Chad because there is no...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: For instance, a contract has been signed for a site in Roscommon but planning permission has not been granted. A total of 83 staff are working in conditions, which would be improved if they were housed in new buildings. It is economically beneficial to transfer people from the city to the country.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: He will be in next week.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: I remind Senator Coghlan that all Senators on this side of the House are representatives of the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: Many of us are spokespeople in various areas. The Leader is our leader in this House, but we all represent the Government in the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: It is good to clarify such matters.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: People power must come into play if the 0.5% reduction in interest rates is to be implemented. Mr. Joe Duffy and his colleagues on "Liveline" have been quite active in relation to banking over recent times. I hope they will focus on the 0.5% reduction in interest rates today. I ask the Leader of the House to convey to the banks, the Government and the Minister the belief of this House that...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: ——but as soon as the price of crude goes up, the price at the pumps also increases. The groceries order should be revisited, as its removal has not helped the consumer. The Leader was Chairman of the committee involved at the time and he fought against its removal. Senator Mary White has played a great role in producing a new document on child care. I regret that people are criticising...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: I hope that the Opposition can bring as good a document——

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: It is very important, as Senator White made a very good point. I compliment my colleague on bringing forward a policy document.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: Longer.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Primary School Funding: Motion (8 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader arrange for a debate to be held early next week on the Government's decentralisation programme in light of the forthcoming budget and, in particular, the role of decentralisation in the redevelopment of regions throughout the country? It has been a successful campaign and we are looking forward in particular to the decentralisation of the former Land Registry, the Property...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: ——for Roscommon town. Most of the Members here are anxious to see that programme completed.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: Irrespective of the difficulties we may face, the Cathaoirleach realises the benefit decentralisation has brought to this country.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: The major Opposition party was never in favour of decentralisation.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: In fact, the former leader tried in the best way to——

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: We are committed, however——

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Oct 2008)

Terry Leyden: ——and our former colleague, the Minister of State, Deputy Martin Mansergh, would be delighted to come into this House——