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Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I want that case sent to the criminal appeal system.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I have a Stevens gun in my house and will defend my house against burglars if I have to.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Leader to invite the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, to explain why water meters have been put on farmers' property. I received a letter from Roscommon County Council indicating that my water supply will be metered. We are paying enough water rates.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: This is the first I have heard of it. I do not recall this being decided by Roscommon County Council when I was a councillor. The Leader is concerned about this issue from a constituency point of view. Will she ask the Minister to explain the situation?

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I thank Senators Ó Murchú, Kitt and all Members on both sides of the House for their excellent contributions and fine compliments. I came across this anomaly over a lengthy period and found it difficult to believe. My personal assistant and backup staff researched this matter effectively and examined each situation. We brought good people on board and spoke...

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: Next Wednesday, 16 November.

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: The Minister of State got the Dáil seat.

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: Absolutely.

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: The last is the one that applies. It is clarified in detail elsewhere in the Bill.

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: It was introduced by Charlie Haughey.

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I would be forgiven for believing that I am back in the role of Minister. I am shepherding this Bill through the Houses and it is my job to respond to questions raised. I am thankful for the excellent contributions made by all sides of the House. I thank Senator Glynn, the Fianna Fáil spokesperson on health and children in this House, for seconding the Bill and making an excellent...

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2005: Order for Second Stage. (9 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Seán Power, to the House. I also welcome the Registration of Wills Bill 2005 to the Seanad. Today we are making history by taking a Private Members' Bill introduced by a Government Member of the House. As a Minister of State, I brought some Bills through this House but they were provided by the Civil Service,...

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: It cannot be made retrospective.

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: Yes, voluntarily.

Seanad: Registration of Wills Bill 2005: Second Stage. (9 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: It would be worthwhile to consider these issues on Committee Stage.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: Selection conventions can be difficult for many people.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: In regard to Senator Ryan, we will have to go back over the files on the Fine Gael-Labour coalition and the demolition of Irish Shipping, the dropping of the Athlone-Mullingar route and the fact it did not support the regional airport in Knock.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: Senator Ryan is becoming irritating.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: The Cathaoirleach has great patience. I would like to know what he knows about these matters.