Results 7,461-7,480 of 9,753 for speaker:Terry Leyden

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I appreciate the Leas-Chathaoirleach's interjection.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: When the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources was in charge of price increases, at least someone could be identified who could accept blame or responsibility. That is not the case with regard to the new regulator. Ground rent in my village of Castlecoote is €159 per year.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: It is €65 in the town but €101 in the Walk, from whence I come. Despite these variations in rates, which are subject to 13.5% VAT, the regulator has not called in the ESB to regulate the charges. I urge the Leader of the House to arrange a debate on the management of the ESB.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: We have to make allowances for the Opposition's ineffectiveness.

Seanad: Prisons Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: It was referred to as the Vatican but I will say no more about that. When I visited the Magilligan Prison in County Derry, I noticed a sign which said, "Don't serve time; let time serve you". This was a very good message to prisoners. The loss of freedom is the most serious deprivation and it is a most chilling experience to visit a prison. One is aware that one could walk out but the...

Seanad: Prisons Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: As regards the inspectorate, the Minister might consider giving visiting committees some role in consultation with the officer appointed. Perhaps the chairman of the committee could meet with the officer annually to discuss any issues arising. A requirement could be made that he or she would consult and meet the visiting committees on an informal basis. Christmas is a special time. While I...

Seanad: Prisons Bill 2006: Second Stage (Resumed) (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister to the House. I commend him on bringing this Bill forward and for the amount of legislation for which he has been responsible since becoming Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. This is a comprehensive Bill and I welcome its provisions. The question of prison reform is worthy of debate, giving Senators an opportunity to put forward their views on this...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: That is one recipe for ensuring that we will not have a pension fund for the future.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I will find the Cathaoirleach's ruling difficult to adhere to.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I accept that. However, it is in order to respond to——

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I offer my apologies. Can the Leader arrange a debate next week on the Estimates for adult and further education?

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I am seeking a debate specifically on education and not on the Estimates as a whole. This is the 40th anniversary of the introduction of free education by Donogh O'Malley under Seán Lemass.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I also want to recognise that Niamh Bhreathnach, as Minister for Education and Science under Albert Reynolds and a Fianna Fáil-led Government, introduced free fees at third level.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: That is not correct. It occurred under Niamh Bhreathnach and a Fianna Fáil-led Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I am not wrong.

Seanad: Economic Competitiveness: Motion (22 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: He is not leaving now.

Seanad: Economic Competitiveness: Motion (22 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: The Senator is being unfair to Senator Mansergh.

Seanad: Economic Competitiveness: Motion (22 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: I welcome my colleague the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Treacy, and officials from the Department of Finance to the House. I commend the Minister for State on his excellent work on Europe. He has worked hard on behalf of the State and covered a large number of meetings. Regarding the point made by Senator Norris about my colleague, Senator Mansergh, who was...

Seanad: Economic Competitiveness: Motion (22 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: Even Senator Leyden. I was never a nurse. In the words of Senator Norris's friend, Oscar Wilde, what is worse than being talked about is not being talked about. Senator Mansergh carved an important monument to himself. He was evenhanded in his approach to Unionists, Nationalists and republicans. Everyone would commend him on his work on the Good Friday Agreement and the peace initiative....

Seanad: Economic Competitiveness: Motion (22 Nov 2006)

Terry Leyden: We also had to ensure a steady line was followed. We decreased inflation. A major priority for the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, is to ensure inflation does not rise. Certain factors add to inflation, such as the cost of drink and tobacco. Sales of those items are very difficult. Speaking in the Dáil in October, the Minister welcomed a reduction in inflation and undertook to...