Results 7,561-7,580 of 9,753 for speaker:Terry Leyden

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Terry Leyden: I am very proud to say Roscommon beat Kerry 1-10 to 9 points.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Terry Leyden: Will that be Fine Gael policy in the next general election?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)

Terry Leyden: We did.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Terry Leyden: It is ridiculous.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader consider having a debate in the autumn session on the up-to-date position regarding the revision of the register of electors? I am sure this issue is close to the heart of many Members who are running for the Dáil in the next election. The Minister should be invited in here to explain the changes that have taken place and what progress has been made to ensure that the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Terry Leyden: There would be approximately 250,000 Poles, Czechs and others becoming part of the electorate. The Opposition would like to have 250,000 new voters.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Terry Leyden: I make this point on a personal basis. I have not been requested to do so by the Fianna Fáil Party. The Opposition could incorporate this measure or the Bill could include an amendment from me in the autumn to allow for all European citizens who work here for less than 12 months to vote in the next general election. They should have a say in how this country is managed and in the investment...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Jul 2006)

Terry Leyden: They are sure to be delighted with the present Government and I expect the majority of them would vote for Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (5 Jul 2006)

Terry Leyden: I thank Senator Dardis for sharing time with me. I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Treacy, and commend him on the quality of his speech. I also welcome the Palestinian envoy to Dublin, Dr. Hikmat Ajjuri, who is present in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. I wish to express my appreciation to the Labour Party for tabling this motion, which I regard...

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (5 Jul 2006)

Terry Leyden: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (5 Jul 2006)

Terry Leyden: Well done.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2006: Second Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Michael Ahern, to the House. I congratulate Senator Quinn on his recent appointment as chairman of EuroCommerce, which is of vital importance to the country and brings Ireland great prestige.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2006: Second Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

Terry Leyden: I also congratulate him on his award of an honorary doctorate of law from NUI, Galway. I had the honour to be present on this wonderful occasion and he received a wonderful citation. I also had the pleasure of being appointed Minister of State at the Department of Posts and Telegraphs when Senator Quinn was interim chairman of An Post. He modernised that organisation, making it more...

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2006: Second Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

Terry Leyden: The Minister need not worry about being brought before the Standards in Public Office Commission because the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Parlon, has already promoted a product.

Seanad: Investment Funds, Companies and Miscellaneous Provisions Bill 2006: Second Stage. (5 Jul 2006)

Terry Leyden: On the first day after the summer recess.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)

Terry Leyden: I wish to point out to Senator Brian Hayes that the Taoiseach has stated that electronic voting will not be used for the next general election.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)

Terry Leyden: Yes, will the Leader of the House ask the Minister for——

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)

Terry Leyden: The Senator should be better informed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)

Terry Leyden: I appreciate that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Chair to defend me by from the rabble on the opposite side.