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Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: The same was said about Knock Airport.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: Is it not appropriate to ask Senator Higgins to withdraw his statement——

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: He made unfounded allegations.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: His allegations are inappropriate and the Leas-Chathaoirleach should ask him to withdraw them.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Mar 2006)

Terry Leyden: The allegation that some of us are cowards.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Terry Leyden: And here.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Terry Leyden: I am glad to inform Senator Ryan that there has been a new——

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Terry Leyden: The Merlin Park accord between the Labour Party, Fianna Fáil and the PDs has taken place. It is an update of the Mullingar accord.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Terry Leyden: I call on the Leader to arrange an early debate on the proposal by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, for the establishment of a Garda reserve force. The legislation went through this House but it was enabling legislation. A commitment was given that the details of the regulations would be put before the House for debate. The proposal is to create 4,000...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Terry Leyden: I fail to understand——

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Terry Leyden: —— how a reserve garda can be put on the beat after just three weeks of training compared with two years for the standard garda.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Terry Leyden: I have read the proposals.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Terry Leyden: It seems the new accord is like the old accord, but we will proceed in any case.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Terry Leyden: I hope Senator Minihan can restrain himself during the debate. This is not the debate. I am requesting a debate, with the Minister coming before the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

Terry Leyden: I would like to have more details of the Garda reserve force which was proposed without the support of the Garda Representative Association or the Association of Garda Sergeants and Inspectors.

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

Terry Leyden: The Minister, with his distinguished local government career, is acquitting himself extremely well in office. The former Minister for the Environment and Local Government, Deputy Noel Dempsey, recognised the contribution of local councillors by providing — correctly — that they receive a reasonable level of remuneration. His successor, the current Minister for Transport, Deputy Cullen,...

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

Terry Leyden: I would like the new policing committees being established by the Minister and his colleague, the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, in 15 pilot schemes at a cost of €100,000 to be extended nationwide as quickly as possible. The establishment yesterday of the first regional health forum attended by 40 members marks a new beginning. Four other forums will follow. Senator Ulick...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Terry Leyden: When did journalists start running the country?

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Terry Leyden: Will the Deputy Leader arrange for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to come into the House as soon as possible to discuss the proposals for the Garda reserve force? Measures to establish such a force are contained in the Garda Síochána Act but should be debated further. This House should discuss the legislation and its implementation. Without the co-operation of the GRA and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

Terry Leyden: I have a vested interest.