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Seanad: Lisbon Reform Treaty: Statements (8 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, and his officials to the House. I wish the Minister of State well in this campaign because he has enormous responsibility. He is acquitting himself very well, as he did in respect of the second referendum on the Nice treaty. He changed public opinion and had that treaty ratified. Senator Regan has vast knowledge of the European Union and the...

Seanad: Lisbon Reform Treaty: Statements (8 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: The Senator stated the referendum may not be legally necessary.

Seanad: Lisbon Reform Treaty: Statements (8 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: That is fair enough. I will be voting "yes" on 12 June. I do not need to emphasise how important Irish involvement in the European Union has become. The reform treaty is crucial to continuing and developing that involvement and Ireland is in the unique position of holding a referendum on its ratification. Consequently, 4 million people in Ireland will effectively decide the future of an...

Seanad: Lisbon Reform Treaty: Statements (Resumed). (8 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: Unfortunately not.

Seanad: Lisbon Reform Treaty: Statements (Resumed). (8 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: Tomorrow morning at 10.30.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: I agree with Senator O'Toole's proposal to invite the Taoiseach to this House to discuss the Northern Ireland peace talks and the Lisbon reform treaty. As one who came into the Dáil on the same day as him in 1977, I would not ask him to inflict on himself the type of abusive remarks made by Senator Alex White.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: The issues being dealt with in the tribunal are a matter for the tribunal, but I would just make that point.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: I regard them as abusive remarks. I do not regard them as anything else. I do not see why I should withdraw a fair and reasonable comment.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: I have been very restrained in the circumstances.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: We should place on the record our congratulations and best wishes to the incoming Taoiseach, Deputy Brian Cowen. His brilliant response to Senator Quinn in this House was used on RTE. We should be very proud that his wonderful speech was given in this House. I know that he will come here as quickly as possible. Our current Taoiseach will have many roles in the future.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: He would make a wonderful peace envoy for this country. He could play a very important role in respect of many issues relating to Northern Ireland, the Middle East, Tibet and Cyprus because he has retired prematurely. We will go into this again. We are to discuss the Lisbon treaty today. I take issue with the comments made by Christine Lagarde, the Minister of Finance in France. Her...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Terry Leyden: I want to put it on record on the Order of Business because it is very important. Ms Lagarde is being grossly unhelpful. I also thank the Cathaoirleach for inviting my good friend, Mr. Hans-Gert Pöttering, here today. It showed very good judgment on the part of the Cathaoirleach and the Leader of the House. It was a wonderful speech today. Mr. Pöttering is a wonderful man who is...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Terry Leyden: Senator Mullen is doing well.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Terry Leyden: In regard to Senator Fitzgerald's comments on the Lisbon treaty, the Government should have an open mind on a date for the referendum, although it should announce one as soon as possible. I personally favour a date in September. Last night I attended a function in County Meath at which a number of people asked me to explain the treaty. We all have had opportunities to read the treaty, yet...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Terry Leyden: He is referred to as "Commissioner" in the version of the motion before me.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Terry Leyden: The Committee on Procedure and Privileges should consider inviting Mr. Barrosso to address the Seanad before the treaty referendum takes place. I support the request made yesterday by Senator Mary White regarding the Chris Flood report on the 1,000 Irish people in prisons throughout the world. She asked that a dedicated unit be established in the Department of Foreign Affairs. I reiterate...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Terry Leyden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Terry Leyden: I support the call for a debate on the Competition Authority report published recently. I refer particularly to the cost of petrol and diesel. The cost has increased to €1.25 for a litre of diesel and €1.19 for a litre of petrol. The report compares the average around Europe, which is not unlike the Irish figure. In Slovenia it is €1.022 for a litre of unleaded petrol and €1 for...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Mar 2008)

Terry Leyden: That is an excellent promotion for Carlsberg.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

Terry Leyden: I agree with Senator Ormonde's comments on the Lisbon treaty. I ask the Leader of the House to devote a certain amount of time for a discussion between now and the referendum date. I appreciate that the Joint Committee on European Affairs, of which I am a member, will undertake a tour of our major cities and towns to explain the reform treaty. The Forum on Europe is also involved in a...