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Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2003: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: We are fortunate that she made the decision to bring gas supplies from Scotland. We are now running short of gas and relying on the Corrib field.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2003: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: I am sorry. I have been deflected from my discussion. The Cathaoirleach is not protecting me from interventions.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2003: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Roche, who is a man with great legislative experience. He also knows a lot about taxis as he has travelled the length and breadth of Europe in them. The Bill is both excellent and timely. I do not understand the reason taxi drivers took to the streets a few weeks ago knowing that this Bill was at such an advanced...

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2003: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: I compliment former Minister of State, Bobby Molloy. He took on vested interests, which responded by launching a savage attack on him in his constituency and throughout the country. I wish the former Deputy well. He took a courageous stand. The action he took was in response to a High Court ruling at that time. I welcome this opportunity to compliment Bobby Molloy for the difficult decisions...

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2003: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: Green.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2003: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: We have had enough of them.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2003: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: We decide never to get a taxi again.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: I wish the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Cowen, every success on his peace mission to Palestine. As Members will be aware, he is meeting Yasser Arafat and the Prime Minister, Mahmoud Abbas. The Minister, on foot of the experience he gained during the negotiations on Northern Ireland, is doing his utmost to bring about peace in that region. He is a courageous Minister visiting a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: I trust—

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: I know all about—

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: Our Minister has been negotiating for a long time. He is the most experienced Minister for Agriculture in Europe. He has concluded a very important deal. I would like to see the details being brought before the House before the summer recess, but I will not allow anybody to condemn a deal when they are not aware of the details of it. I am entitled to commend the Minister because I trust and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: I know the Minister and I know what he said. I heard him on "Morning Ireland" and he knew what he was talking about. However, the leader of the IFA was not briefed on the issue.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: I would not trust Fine Gael's crowd in there at present.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: Like Ivan Yates.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: He was the Padre Pio of Irish politics.

Seanad: Opticians (Amendment) Bill 2002 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (26 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: I commend the Minister of State and the Minister on bringing this Bill to completion. I was in the Department in 1989. This is an excellent Bill and it is long-awaited. Opticians are delighted with it.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002: Second Stage. (26 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: I offer my congratulations to the Minister of State.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002: Second Stage. (26 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: I wish to share time with my colleague, Senator White.

Seanad: Houses of the Oireachtas Commission Bill 2002: Second Stage. (26 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: We can amend the Bill in this House. The Minister of State can review the situation as I recommend.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Jun 2003)

Terry Leyden: On No. 14, when does the Leader expect to have a debate on the review of the licensing system as experienced by local radio stations? This is particularly relevant because of the decision by the Independent Broadcasting Commission to withdraw the franchise from North West Radio, without any great reason. I want the circumstances surrounding this decision to be investigated. It means the loss...