Results 661-680 of 9,753 for speaker:Terry Leyden
- Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2018)
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- Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2018)
Terry Leyden: I spoke about "Crimecall" and work being done in RTÉ to bring------
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)
Terry Leyden: We experienced euphoria last night on the announcement by Prime Minister, Theresa May, that a majority in her Cabinet backed the Brexit deal with the European Union. People were very happy with the deal and it is very satisfactory as far as Ireland and Britain are concerned. The UK got a tremendous deal. As I watched a live broadcast from the House of Commons this morning, it became clear...
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)
Terry Leyden: They will not be able to swing the numbers.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)
Terry Leyden: Sinn Féin gave a commitment to the electorate and has stood by that commitment for more than 100 years. I do not think it has any bearing on the situation. Furthermore, the presence of Sinn Féin MPs would create more division-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2018)
Terry Leyden: -----and give Tory MPs another excuse to say they would not be held to ransom by Sinn Féin Members of the House of Commons. We need calm heads and we cannot take too much credit here for the deal. There were premature congratulations being offered here in the past 24 hours.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Committee of the Regions: Discussion. (14 Nov 2018)
Terry Leyden: I extend a warm welcome to our colleagues on the Committee of the Regions and thank them for their work. As this meeting is being live-streamed and they can obtain copies of their contributions to the meeting, it is a great opportunity for them to show what they are doing in Europe. As they will know, it is hard to get that message across in the media. So many things are happening that it...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Committee of the Regions: Discussion. (14 Nov 2018)
Terry Leyden: I have one quick point on the relationship between the work of the Committee of the Regions and the assemblies, of which most of the witnesses are members. Are the assemblies forums to which they can bring back reports from the Committee of the Regions? Perhaps we could invite some of the assemblies to meet this committee given that it embraces European affairs and the assemblies are...
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)
Terry Leyden: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that the House adjourns at 5.30 p.m. today.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2018)
Terry Leyden: I request that the Leader of the House, Senator Buttimer, arrange an early discussion on the old question of the cost of insurance, particularly in light of the fact the Personal Injuries Assessment Board has reported that the average claim for whiplash in Ireland is €20,000, five times the average in the United Kingdom for similar complaints. There have been 4,500 settlements in the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (6 Nov 2018)
Terry Leyden: I welcome our colleague, Senator Freeman, back to the House. She played a very important role in the presidential election. She highlighted Pieta House and mental health and all the work she is involved in. She has done the State some service. She came back with her dignity intact. She was an excellent candidate. As Senator Norris did, I congratulate President Michael D. Higgins. He...
- Seanad: Withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union: Statements (6 Nov 2018)
Terry Leyden: I welcome the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to the House, and thank him for coming to brief the Seanad on the present situation, in particular the ever-moving position of the British Government. I remind the Minister that last December he said that the backstop was cast-iron and bullet proof. Things do not seem to be quite as bullet-proof as they were last...
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2018)
Terry Leyden: I second Senator Paul Daly's proposal to amend the Order of Business. I commend the members of the British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly who attended the 57th plenary conference in London from 21 to 23 October. In particular, I commend the Co-Chairs, Mr. Andrew Rosindell, MP, and Deputy Seán Crowe, on their excellent management and chairing of the session. It was a wonderful experience...
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2018)
Terry Leyden: I will try to project my voice. The British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly was established under the Good Friday Agreement. It is a tremendous forum for meeting our colleagues from all over the region comprised of England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. We had interesting and excellent meetings with the Right Honourable Jeremy Hunt, MP...
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2018)
Terry Leyden: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2018)
Terry Leyden: I thank the Leader for his comments.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2018)
Terry Leyden: I appreciate them. It is good to highlight the matter here.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2018)
Terry Leyden: Without the input of Senators, it would not be the body it is today.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2018)
Terry Leyden: We embrace everyone.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2018)
Terry Leyden: We do not want to do too much embracing, though.