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Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: I wish to share time with the Leader, Senator O'Rourke.

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State who has played an important humanitarian role since he was appointed. He made his position clear in recent months in the House. I compliment the Leader and the Government on the pragmatic and practical motion before us. This is the first major war of the third millennium, although, unfortunately, the conflict in Palestine continues unabated. However, the Iraqi...

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: Other supporters have not participated in the debate while a number of Dáil Members absented themselves from the vote on the motion yesterday. It was unwise. They would be more comfortable on our side of the argument.

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: I recommend that Fine Gael Members should endorse the motion which states the House "declares its commitment to the sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Iraq and welcomes the stated intention of the coalition to act swiftly to address the food and humanitarian needs of the Iraqi people". The Minister is meeting the non-governmental agencies next week. He is making available...

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (21 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: We must stand by America in this regard. More than 100,000 people work in 506 American companies in this country. I also recognise the right of those who protested yesterday with passion and fury because they showed their deep commitment. This is a free democracy where people can protest, and rightly so. However, we are pragmatists and we must ensure our continued good relationship with the...

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister on his return to the House and remind Senators that he spoke on Second Stage on 4 March and gave an excellent account of himself. I compliment the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern, for his work on the Bill and the staff who have been excellent in giving tremendous advice. Tabling an amendment to delete the name of the Bill is nonsensical. Before Senator Ryan...

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: I am interested in the new alignment of the Opposition in a united coalition against the Bill. Senator O'Toole appears to want to consult everyone: the user's groups; the commissioner; and everyone else. However, the last entity he wants to consult is the Government. As far as I am concerned, it is the Government and the Minister who decided on the Bill that is before the House.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: Indeed.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: If the Senator accepts that, I advise him to withdraw all the amendments because he is wasting his time. That is my advice to him. The Minister has made the position clear. He, in conjunction with his officials – and I disagree with Senator McDowell—

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: Of course he will listen. Senator McDowell referred to the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern. He acquitted himself very well, as did his staff, and I wish to make that quite clear. Each Opposition amendment was considered and responded to in a detailed manner. It was clear that they were informed about the Bill and they defended it well. The Minister is in the House now and he will take...

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: I accept that, but Senator O'Toole seems to want to accept everyone's view but that of the Minister and the Department of Finance.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: I was delighted to get the opportunity last week to discuss this issue at the committee and to put to the commissioner the situation that exists in the House. While it was good to be able to deal with a senior official who could respond in the appropriate manner, I still fundamentally disagree with him making comments in regard to a Bill that is before the Oireachtas. His job was to comment...

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: It seems to me that we are discussing amendments recommended by the commissioner.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: I disagree with the view put forward in this amendment. I hope we vote it down. I compliment the Minister on the Bill. In due course he will deliberate on the views expressed and the Government will make the final decision. We should also respect its right to have a view on the Bill.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (20 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: We discussed this matter in great detail on Committee Stage. Iris Oifigiúil seems to be a redundant publication as far as I can see. No one in the House has a copy of it or knows where to obtain it. It used to be circulated some years ago but it is now the last place someone who wanted to find an information officer would look. The simplest way to do so is through the telephone directories....

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: Absolutely not.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: Where was the Senator during that debate? (Interruptions).

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: On a point of order, I resent the comments made by Senator Ryan. He was not in the House yesterday when we were present. He was the one who ran away.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: The Senator himself.

Seanad: Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed). (12 Mar 2003)

Terry Leyden: This section was given a great airing last night and we were about to conclude on it. When the Minister of State has responded, we should move on, otherwise we will not reach all sections.