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Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: This undermines small businesses and is contrary to the ethos of below cost selling, against which Members fought.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: These offers constitute loss leaders. This is grotesque, offensive and damaging to young people who are being encouraged and misled into engaging in binge drinking. I wish to protest against such a promotion.

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister for Health and Children to the House and compliment her for bringing this Bill before the Oireachtas before the end of the term of this Government. It is a very important Bill and must be enacted urgently. The registration of pharmacists and pharmacies is of vital importance to the well-being of the public. In the past there were very restrictive practices relating...

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: Some doctors were not too happy with my comments in that regard but, as a Member of this House, I represent the public as well as my electorate and I felt it necessary to speak out about a situation which was detrimental to competition and to rural towns. In some towns there is only one pharmacy and that is attached to a big practice. Between €1 million and €2 million is being asked in...

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: I see new applications for planning permission in rural towns and often find there is only one pharmacy, and that will not give rise to competition. Typically, a door leads from the medical practice to the pharmacy, through which one must go to leave the building. There are two shop fronts but shared access so it is very convenient to get one's prescription from the friendly pharmacy...

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: Senator Browne without interruption.

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: Senator Ryan should refrain from interrupting. He will have an opportunity to contribute shortly.

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: The Senator is not entitled to do so.

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: I am sorry, neither the Minister nor the Senator is allowed to interrupt.

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: The Senator attracted my attention. Senator Browne should be allowed to continue without interruption by the Senator, the Minister or any other Member.

Seanad: Pharmacy Bill 2007: Second Stage (20 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: The Senator should not invite debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: I express my appreciation to the Taoiseach and to our delegates from the Seanad and Dáil who fought for the undocumented Irish in the United States of America. Our friends from New York would be well disposed towards our undocumented people. I make specific mention of the late, great Paul O'Dwyer, who was one of the greatest friends Ireland ever had, whose son is a member of New York City...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: If we get an opportunity between now and the Easter recess, the Leader may be able to fit in a debate on Palestine. I welcome the formation of the Palestinian national unity government which is approved by the Palestinian Legislative Council. It contains Hamas and Fatah representatives under President Abbas. The late Brian Lenihan was the first foreign minister in Europe to recognise the...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: The Israelis should release the 40 members of the Palestinian Legislative Council who are in jail and, in turn, the Palestinians should use their influence to release the Israeli soldiers being held in Palestine. That would help to create a sustainable solution to the crisis in the Middle East. A significant opportunity has arisen to bring about a settlement in the Middle East and Ireland,...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his tolerance.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (20 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: It is an important issue for the people of Ireland. As far as we are concerned, Palestinian self-determination is vital and it is a great opportunity for me, as convenor of the Friends of Palestine Oireachtas group, to raise this issue on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: Amendments Nos. 2 and 3 are related and may be discussed together by agreement.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: Senator Norris has already spoken a few times.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: Time is limited.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) (Amendment) Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (7 Mar 2007)

Terry Leyden: Amendment No. 4 is in the name of Senators Tuffy, Ryan, O'Meara, Derek McDowell and McCarthy.