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Seanad: Land Bill 2004: Second Stage. (7 Oct 2004)

Terry Leyden: I extend a very warm welcome to the Minister, Deputy Coughlan, who has made history by being the first woman appointed to the office of Minister for Agriculture and Food in the history of the State. It is a well-deserved appointment. That a female Minister has been appointed in this particular field is the first real recognition that half of those who have worked the land have been women....

Seanad: Land Bill 2004: Second Stage. (7 Oct 2004)

Terry Leyden: While the jury is out, I am sure he will have a great relationship with the Minister. Coming from the rural constituency of Donegal, the Minister will be very familiar with agricultural problems. She has inherited from Deputy Walsh, who was an extraordinarily good Minister, a Department which is in fine condition. On decoupling and other issues, the previous Minister was ahead of the game in...

Seanad: Land Bill 2004: Second Stage. (7 Oct 2004)

Terry Leyden: The Minister has a great opportunity. She will play a hands-on role in the areas of food quality, the development of the food industry and consumer interests. I served in the Dáil with her father and her uncle, both of whom were extremely competent Deputies. I also congratulate Deputies Browne and Brendan Smith, the Ministers of State at the Department, to whom I have no doubt the Minister...

Seanad: Land Bill 2004: Second Stage. (7 Oct 2004)

Terry Leyden: I do not think so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Oct 2004)

Terry Leyden: And Irish Shipping.

Seanad: Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002: Second Stage. (6 Oct 2004)

Terry Leyden: I extend a warm welcome to Deputy O'Dea to this House on his first occasion as a member of the Cabinet and Minister for Defence. I welcome also the staff from his Department to deal with Second Stage of the Ombudsman (Defence Forces) Bill 2002. The Minister has served as a Deputy for the constituency of Limerick for some time. As far as I am aware, he has been a Member of the House for 22...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2004)

Terry Leyden: I support the proposal of Senator Norris for a debate on the situation in the Middle East, particularly in the Gaza Strip, and on the slaughter of Palestinians. It would be worthwhile having this debate as soon as possible because it is an emergency situation. We should invite the new Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Dermot Ahern, to the House to outline his views and policies in this...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2004)

Terry Leyden: I understand. On 14 July, we almost unanimously passed a motion on such undocumented people. We should have an all-party united approach on the issue because we all have a role to play. The matter affects every county and constituency. The Leader of the House raised the matter with the Taoiseach in July and he discussed it with President Bush at the time. Will the Leader arrange a debate on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

Terry Leyden: I thank everybody who supported the motion.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

Terry Leyden: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business whereby No. 18, motion No. 18, which relates to undocumented Irish workers in the United States, would be taken without debate by agreement of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Terry Leyden: Senator Hayes has no manners whatsoever. I resent that remark very much. He has never sat in a Minister's seat. He was never a Minister and never sat in Cabinet. How dare he?

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Terry Leyden: When he has served in Government, then he can talk. I resent Senator Hayes's remark and I ask him to withdraw it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Terry Leyden: I ask for the same protection from him which he demands from others.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Terry Leyden: I do not care if the House is adjourned, I want an apology from that man.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Terry Leyden: I want an apology.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Terry Leyden: I request that the Cathaoirleach demand the withdrawal of a snide and demeaning comment directed at me personally by Senator Brian Hayes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Terry Leyden: I requested the protection of the Chair against a snide and demeaning comment made by another Member of this House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Terry Leyden: Whether he withdraws it or not is a matter for the Chair, but I am requesting protection as an elected Member of this House. It is not right or proper that another Senator can make a demeaning and snide remark and the Cathaoirleach allows it to pass without asking him to withdraw it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Jul 2004)

Terry Leyden: The Senator is going deeper now.

Seanad: Essential Repairs Grant. (6 Jul 2004)

Terry Leyden: Senator Feighan should have rung me.