Results 7,941-7,960 of 9,753 for speaker:Terry Leyden

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: What would happen if the Labour Party went into coalition with Fianna Fáil?

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: A better way will not be achieved under a Labour Government.

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern, and wish him continued success in his Ministry. I also welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate on the quarterly national household survey. These figures are marked proof of the effectiveness of Government policies in the areas employment and the labour market. Our recent economic success has been remarkable. In the second...

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: This is a mid-term review of Government in action. It is a manifesto of success and is an encouragement to those working with the Government. Ministers, Ministers of State, Deputies, Senators, councillors throughout the country involved in local government and others share in this success story. The public servants working with and advising the Government should all take a bow.

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State and compliment him on bringing the Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005 before this House. I commend him on his presentation of the Bill which will receive the full support of the House, because it is of vital importance. We have a proud record on air navigation and the work carried out by his officials is effective. They provide a wonderful service. I will...

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: It was one of the more damaging political decisions made by that Government at the time.

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: Mr. Paddy O'Toole, a Minister at the time, paid the price in Ballina, and Senator Jim Higgins, now an MEP, was rewarded with a seat in Leinster House. The decision had many repercussions. When I attended the rebranding of the airport, there was a great feeling of satisfaction from Fianna Fáil in that the party was part of this particular history.

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: People such as Pádraig Flynn, Albert Reynolds and Charles J. Haughey played their part.

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: I was present the day the invitation arrived from Monsignor James Horan to the then Leader of the Opposition. The invitation stated that Monsignor Horan would yield to nobody but the Pope in Rome. The Pope had visited the country in 1979. Our party was in Opposition at the time, and I was the spokesman for posts and telegraphs. We have a very proud record——

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Minister of State and his officials to take on board this submission. We have his goodwill and that of the Minister for Transport, Deputy Cullen, and the Taoiseach. The Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Ó Cuív, has brought his Department to Knock, which is a great achievement for the Government. We should announce it more often as due recognition is not...

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: Is this relevant to the Bill?

Seanad: Air Navigation (Eurocontrol) Bill 2005: Second Stage. (27 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: When is it proposed to take Committee Stage?

Seanad: Acute Hospital Services: Statements. (20 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Genealogical Projects. (20 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: The Irish project is doing an exceptional job.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: I concur with other speakers on the kidnapping of Rory Carroll. We should send our support to him, an appeal to his kidnappers to release him safely forthwith and express our concerns to his family. We should be proactive in this regard. We have a public relations officer for the Houses of the Oireachtas, who should convey to al-Jazeera an appeal from this House to Mr. Carroll's kidnappers...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: The fees paid to RTE should be reduced because it does not deserve the amounts it receives. It is time that we take a stand in this regard.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: It is all right for wealthy academics and Senators to pay their fees but is difficult for hard-pressed housewives to find €155.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Senator for bringing it to our attention.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: The Senator has his own show on it.

Seanad: Home Help Service: Motion. (19 Oct 2005)

Terry Leyden: It was Fine Gael I was insulting, not the elderly.