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Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: I did not.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: I support the proposal relating to the atrocity in Madrid. I ask the Leader of the House to convey to the leader of the Upper House in Spain our deepest regrets. I have visited Madrid, which is a beautiful city. It is a scandal that the peace-loving Spanish people have been affected in this manner. I mentioned to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform my view that it would be wrong...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: This issue has been around for a very long time, and I do not believe it is that urgent. We are well aware of the situation that has arisen. Quite frankly——

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: Regarding electronic voting, it would be disastrous to have another ballot on the machine on the day to cause further confusion.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: People will be asked to mark X in the referendum and to vote one, two, three and so on in the elections. It will be disastrous if this issue becomes a race issue and certain candidates latch on to the possibility and potential of raising fears in some areas to garner votes. I want to make clear — I have already conveyed my view to the Minister — that we will have enough on our plates on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: This issue should be put aside. It would also provide an opportunity to use the machines again this year. It would be very convenient to have a referendum in the autumn or next year. Furthermore, on a point of order — and you as Cathaoirleach would desire proper decorum here-——

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: Regarding the naming of a person outside this House——

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: He attended the Fianna Fáil Ard-Fheis as an observer.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: So did the British ambassador. He is not a member of Fianna Fáil, as far as I know.

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: On a point of clarification, I think it would be very unfair to name someone in the House who attended the Ard-Fheis as an observer on behalf of An Taisce and who was not there as a member of Fianna Fáil.

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: Is Senator Bannon a county councillor?

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: He has nothing to say on the subject.

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: The Senator voted for this as a member of Longford County Council.

Seanad: Draft Guidelines on Rural Housing: Statements. (10 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: The Senator voted for it as a member of Longford County Council.

Seanad: Appointments to Semi-State Bodies: Motion. (10 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: Fine Gael in Wicklow.

Seanad: Appointments to Semi-State Bodies: Motion. (10 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister and thank him for his excellent contribution outlining the exact position on appointments to State boards. I would like to point out that Senator Henry was appointed to Comhairle na nOspidéal by a Fianna Fáil Government and a Fine Gael coalition Government. I second the amendment to the motion. There is a great case to be made for suitable persons to be appointed to...

Seanad: Appointments to Semi-State Bodies: Motion. (10 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: I mentioned that Senator Ross would have some involvement in the private sector. Quite a number of private sector companies have appointed people to their boards, but there is a golden circle as far as that is concerned.

Seanad: Appointments to Semi-State Bodies: Motion. (10 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: Senator Ross has not mentioned that when AIB lost $700 million in the US not one of its appointees had the grace to resign.

Seanad: Appointments to Semi-State Bodies: Motion. (10 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: I note with interest that not all the Independent Senators have contributed to the motion. Senator O'Toole is obviously not supporting the motion in the name of the other Senators.

Seanad: Appointments to Semi-State Bodies: Motion. (10 Mar 2004)

Terry Leyden: I am worried about that. I also note that Senator Quinn was appointed chairman of An Post by a Fianna Fáil single party Government in 1980 or thereabouts.