Results 921-940 of 9,753 for speaker:Terry Leyden
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Transparency and Ireland's Involvement in European Union Institutions: European Movement Ireland (28 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: Apologies have been received from the Chairman, Deputy Michael Healy-Rae, and Senator Neale Richmond. I remind members to ensure their mobile phones are switched off for the duration of the meeting. This is important as interference from them causes serious problems for broadcasting, sound and editorial staff. On behalf of all members of the joint committee, I welcome Ms Noelle O'Connell,...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Transparency and Ireland's Involvement in European Union Institutions: European Movement Ireland (28 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: I thank Ms O'Connell. The weather has affected membership attendance today and some have not made it here. The public meetings European Movement Ireland is holding are very commendable. I commend Ms O'Connell, the chairman Maurice Pratt and their organisation on this because these meetings provide a great service to the public by explaining what Europe is about. Does Ms O'Connell find that...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Transparency and Ireland's Involvement in European Union Institutions: European Movement Ireland (28 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: I thank Ms O'Connell very much. I just want to let the witness know that this meeting is going out live on the worldwide web at the moment. There may be many people at home today who are watching and who are interested in this subject. I am aware that European Movement Ireland will probably use this in its own information pack.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Transparency and Ireland's Involvement in European Union Institutions: European Movement Ireland (28 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: I thank Ms O'Connell and her colleagues for coming in here today in these difficult weather conditions. I thank Ms O'Connell for sharing her analysis and thoughts and for engaging with us on this very important topic. She has given us a number of matters to think about and we very much appreciate that. We will certainly incorporate those in the reports we are preparing and on which we are...
- Seanad: Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne, to the House. On behalf of Fianna Fáil I am supporting the amendments made by the Minister of State on reflection. It is proper that he would check into the matter. I always believe that issues like this should be vested in Government and Ministers as opposed to other organisations. That is because there is continuity with Government in...
- Seanad: Telecommunications Services (Ducting and Cables) Bill 2018: Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: I congratulate the Minister of State in moving the Bill through the Seanad. All parties have agreed that this Bill should be given urgency. It is a matter for the other House, but I recommend that the Dáil should pass the Bill as quickly as possible to enact the legislation and allow for compensation to be paid to people who deserve it. Funding is included in this Bill to allow the...
- Seanad: Flooding: Statements (21 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: I am delighted to have my first opportunity to welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Moran, to the House. Come the moment, come the man - the Minister of State has taken to the job like a duck to water. There is no doubt that it was a very wise choice to seek that job and work in it. I know the Minister of State's personal commitment in Athlone over the last few years was enormous. The...
- Seanad: Flooding: Statements (21 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: Will the Minister of State act on the issues raised today? We are neighbours.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (14 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: The Chairman is well represented by the Vice Chair.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (14 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: We are behind time at the moment.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (14 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: You are not doing well enough.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (14 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: Please do it as quickly as you can, Deputy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (14 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: I want to go in a different direction. I am calling the next speaker.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (14 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: That is too long.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (14 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: The debate would not be complete without the Deputy.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (14 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: I am trying to facilitate members and MEPs. I welcome the European Ombudsman, Ms Emily O'Reilly, to the Gallery. She will join us shortly. We have to conclude this session as soon possible.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (14 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: Although he is not speaking because of time restraints, Senator Richmond was chair of the committee in the Seanad that brought forward a report on Brexit and is very involved with and has a lot of interest in the issues involved. It is also welcome that the meeting is being broadcast live so that people can watch our deliberations. I welcome the MEPs and the Vice President of the European...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (14 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: What about the United Kingdom?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (14 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: I hope Ms McGuinness's optimism will be rewarded.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (14 Feb 2018)
Terry Leyden: I hope they will.