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Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Terry Leyden: As a former winner, I congratulate Senator Regan.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Terry Leyden: He pipped Senator Harris by a few points.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Terry Leyden: I cannot exclude mention of Senator Norris for the award he received for best dressed politician. His entitlement to it is debatable, however.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Terry Leyden: My colleague, Senator Feeney, should have received that reward.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2008)

Terry Leyden: Yes.

Seanad: Patient Safety: Statements (22 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: We need more time for this debate.

Seanad: Patient Safety: Statements (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: What about Roscommon?

Seanad: Patient Safety: Statements (22 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: I am delighted the Minister is present to discuss patient safety. As she will be aware, issues have arisen in County Roscommon again. A report on services at Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, and Roscommon County Hospital was presented on 10 April at a briefing for members of Roscommon County Council and the Health Service Executive west regional health forum. No courtesy was shown to...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: I also wish to congratulate Senator Ciaran Cannon on his election as leader of the Progressive Democrats. As someone from the west, it is a great honour for him and his family. I hope his deputy leader will also be another Member of this House, Senator Fiona O'Malley, who was runner-up in the contest. Will the Leader arrange a debate on the accession of the European Union to the European...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: Senator Mullen should not let Senator Norris bully him.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: I am grateful for the generous comments of my colleague, Senator Joe O'Reilly. I was delighted to accept the position of vice president of the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe as the member of the Fianna Fáil party in the Council of Europe.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: On a point of order, a Chathaoirligh——

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: Senator Regan has made an allegation that the Taoiseach is corrupt.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: That is not a fact. The Taoiseach is not corrupt.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: It is right and proper that such an allegation be withdrawn because it is not correct.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: I should like to place on record our best wishes to the outgoing leader of Fianna Fáil, An Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern. Last night, at the parliamentary party meeting, there were hours of tributes to him for his work and it was a wonderful occasion. This morning we appointed our new leader, Deputy Brian Cowen, Tánaiste and Minister for Finance. I know the Cathaoirleach is very happy...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: I compliment the generosity of the Opposition parties in the House on conveying their best wishes to the new leader. He has enormous responsibility, but from my experience of being in the Seanad with his father, the late Ber Cowen——

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: I appreciate that, but Senator Eugene Regan will be out of business and needs a new portfolio——

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: I want to place on the record of the House——

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: I should be obliged if the Leader would arrange for a discussion here on the situation in Tibet. Many people have rediscovered Tibet because of China holding the Olympic Games this year. The way to resolve the problem is not by boycott but rather through dialogue and discussions. In fact, the Dalai Lama is very open. Discussion should take place between the Chinese authorities and the...