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Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: That is not true.

Seanad: Decentralisation Programme: Statements. (30 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: That is right.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: It was a warning.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: I express my appreciation to the Leader for arranging a very early debate on the decentralisation programme at 5 p.m. today. I forewarn the Opposition and particularly Fine Gael——

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: That is what I will do at 5 p.m. I ask the Leader to arrange an emergency debate on the crisis at An Post, where the Communications Workers Union has served strike notice on An Post management in the event of new work practices being imposed or the loss-making SDS parcel subsidiary being closed. As a former Minister in the Department, the Leader knows it is vital that a strike be avoided,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: The disruption of postal services at this time of year is industrial suicide and will do untold damage to An Post, its workers and management and the economy. There are 50,000 non-nationals who rely on the postal service to send funds back to their families abroad. In my town of Roscommon, approximately 450 Brazilian workers send money to their families. As the Cathaoirleach will recall, we...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: The Cathaoirleach may not have needed them but many of us did. If he was the youngest of eight children, he would have needed them. It is important that the Minister for Communications, the Marine and Natural Resources comes into the House to explain the situation.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: I request the Leader to arrange a debate next week in regard to Phil Flynn's report on the decentralisation programme, which was approved by the Government. The programme requires an enormous commitment. There is disappointment that the 230 jobs in the Land Registry in Roscommon town are not now coming on stream. However, it must be borne in mind that the Government has made a decision to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: Senator Norris has monopolised the Order of Business in the House for the past 15 years. He unashamedly makes speeches on every issue and is an expert on everything. I will not take any lectures from the other side of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: It should be borne in mind that Longford-Roscommon is getting 159 jobs in the Irish Prison Service, while the new constituency of Roscommon-South Leitrim is getting decentralised jobs in Carrick-on-Shannon.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: Knock Airport is also getting 164 jobs.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: In 1992, when I was a Deputy and Minister of State, we secured decentralisation to Roscommon. It took ten years to bring it about even though former Taoiseach Garret FitzGerald opposed it in every possible way. In spite of the opposition of Garret FitzGerald and Deputy John Bruton, we secured decentralisation for Roscommon town and we will secure it again.

Seanad: Visit of US Delegation. (25 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: That will quieten Senator Norris.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (25 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: Killarney is included. It is getting a full Department.

Seanad: Pension Provisions: Statements (Resumed). (18 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan, and congratulate him on his appointment to this very important portfolio. He has considerable experience in politics and in Government, which he can bring to it. It is one of the most important Ministries because it involves looking after those who need assistance and support. That this Government is left of centre and has...

Seanad: Pension Provisions: Statements (Resumed). (18 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: I wish to confirm that I was not muzzled in any way. I am still opposed to the Hanly report.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: What about Longford hospital? Do not mind Mullingar.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: What about Longford hospital? Senator Bannon and Barry Desmond closed it. I know them well.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: Who closed Longford hospital? It is the third secret of Fatima.

Seanad: Health Services: Motion. (17 Nov 2004)

Terry Leyden: That is ridiculous.