Results 7,061-7,080 of 9,753 for speaker:Terry Leyden

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: As a paid-up member of SIPTU, I do not receive any grant from that organisation to contest elections.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I got no funding whatever——

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I was affected by the strike last August. It is very difficult to make alternative arrangements for those members of the travelling public. What confidence can the public have in Aer Lingus if strikes are being threatened every few weeks? One will go elsewhere to obtain travel.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: You were there.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: Senator Coghlan is not allowed to use that word anymore.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I call on the Deputy Leader of the Seanad, Senator Boyle, to arrange for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Brian Lenihan, to address this House on the possible legislation required and permitted for the use of Garda surveillance as evidence in courts and criminal proceedings, which the Minister has outlined. We would like to give him the opportunity to come to this...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I accept the point. While Garda surveillance is legal, it is not allowed as evidence in court.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I accept that. I compliment the Garda on the wonderful operation. The Minister said he requires extra support and legislation to allow surveillance and phone tapping to be used in such cases. We should support the Minister and the Government in the fight against crime. Either the criminals or the citizens will win. We must uphold the law and fight to ensure we, not the criminals, win.

Seanad: Tax Incentive Schemes (1 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Sargent, to the House and thank him for responding to this matter. The Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, introduced the mid-Shannon corridor tourism infrastructure investment scheme under section 29 of the Finance Act 2007. This is a tax incentive scheme which will provide tax relief aimed at promoting the tourism facilities of the area. The...

Seanad: Tax Incentive Schemes (1 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: In light of these concerns, and the potential risk to excellent schemes such as the mid-Shannon tourism investment scheme, there is a need to reconsider the establishment of a Shannon river council, an idea first proposed in the House as far back as 1998. Such a co-ordinating body would be essential to safeguard the future of the River Shannon and surrounding areas in the face of numerous...

Seanad: Tax Incentive Schemes (1 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing the debate and the Minister of State for his comprehensive reply.

Seanad: Tax Incentive Schemes (1 Nov 2007)

Terry Leyden: Mine was only a courtesy.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Terry Leyden: Senator Twomey misrepresented Senator Mary M. White.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Terry Leyden: The Senator will not do it to Senator Mary M. White.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Terry Leyden: Exactly.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Oct 2007)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader arrange for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Brian Lenihan, to come to the House to discuss the scandal concerning the legal profession and dismal failure of the Incorporated Law Society of Ireland to regulate that profession? There is a need for the establishment of a proper and accountable system of scrutiny. England and Wales, for example,...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader arrange for an urgent debate on the proposed Lisbon European Union reform treaty which was finalised by the Taoiseach and the Minister for Foreign Affairs last week, with the assistance of the Minister of State, Deputy Roche? It was done very successfully and I commend the Government on how it handled the negotiations. Ireland is the only country of the 27 members of the EU...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (24 Oct 2007)

Terry Leyden: ——and the Seanad will play an important role in this regard.

Seanad: Economic Competitiveness: Statements. (18 Oct 2007)

Terry Leyden: I, too, congratulate the Minister of State on his appointment and wish him well in his endeavours in the area of innovation. I thank him for his courtesy at all times. He has been very helpful to Members in the past five years. He is always welcome in the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Oct 2007)

Terry Leyden: Three actually.