Results 7,861-7,880 of 9,753 for speaker:Terry Leyden

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Terry Leyden: He has done so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Terry Leyden: It is finished.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

Terry Leyden: The report has been completed.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Terry Leyden: The Senator has one minute left. He might be able to get to his appointment.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

Terry Leyden: I must derail the Senator at this point.

Seanad: Employment Rights: Statements. (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the opportunity to discuss proposed legislation relating to employment rights. It is good to have these debates in a calm way rather than in the middle of a crisis or when an issue arises. I listened carefully to the contributions of Members. I am aware from my experience of being in Senator Quinn's Superquinn stores that they are excellent places for workers. I was delighted to...

Seanad: Employment Rights: Statements. (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: Next Wednesday at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and thank the other Ministers who contributed to the debate, including the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen. The Book of Estimates published by the Minister is impressive and is published in advance of the 7 December budget. We look forward to a progressive budget, similar to those delivered by the Fianna Fáil-PD Government in recent years....

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: There should be a clear statement of the Government's support in this area. The cost of fuel has risen dramatically and there has been an increase in the revenue accruing to the Department of Finance as a result. It is very hard to repay or give a price cut to diesel and petrol consumers at filling stations. If the Government reduces excise duty by 10 cent a litre it will rise accordingly on...

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I have made my case in this regard to the Ministers for Social and Family Affairs and Finance. Although the Minister for Finance gives a particular package to the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, he has an input in this regard, as has the Government as a whole. I know there will be massive increases in social welfare, old age pensions, child welfare allowances, etc. As Senator White...

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: It is well known that Mr. Justice Fergus Flood was chairman-——

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: We are dealing with the Estimates and the cost of tribunals.

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: In that regard I should point out that the costs are spiralling out of all recognition. We have a duty as Members of this House, to point to situations as they arise. A serious issue arose last night. I will try to avoid giving names.

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: On tribunals in general——

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: The Cathaoirleach is making my life very difficult.

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I respect the Chair but I also respect my right to freedom of expression.

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I will be quite specific. The tribunal is costing €16 million but it was undermined last night on Vincent Browne's programme by-——

Seanad: Estimates for Public Services 2006: Statements (Resumed). (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: The tribunal should be scrapped on the basis of——

Seanad: Request to move Adjournment of Seanad under Standing Order 29. (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I wish to move a motion for the adjournment of the Seanad on a specific and important matter of public interest which has arisen suddenly, namely, the need to discuss the statement by Mr. Justice Fergus Flood on the Vincent Browne radio show on RTE Radio 1 on Wednesday, 23 November 2005, regarding the Flood-Mahon tribunal.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: That is not fair.