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Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: It could be interpreted that in some way I have some leaning—

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I am in favour of the people of Iraq.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I call on the Leader and the Opposition to provide time to debate this issue. If they have the courage of their convictions— (Interruptions.)

Seanad: Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, 2001: Statements. (7 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I compliment Senator Kate Walsh on her eloquent speech. I thank her for all her kind comments about her colleagues in the House. She has endeared herself to everyone by her generosity of spirit and her great welcome when we visited her in her lovely home. I wish her a successful career in the House and in any other House for which she may wish to stand. I congratulate the Leas-Chathaoirleach...

Seanad: Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, 2001: Statements. (7 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: Termination of membership, not chairmen.

Seanad: Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, 2001: Statements. - Request to move Adjournment of the Seanad under Standing Order 29. (7 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I ask the House to consider as a matter of urgency the crisis in Iraq and the decision pending in the United Nations regarding the inspectorate. I ask the Cathaoirleach and the Leader of the House to allow for a debate next week, if possible, because I believe, as you do, Sir, that—

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader provide for an emergency debate on the discussion in the United Nations between our permanent representative and those of other countries on the resolution relating to Iraq? The position is serious and the Seanad must be either relevant or redundant. It must debate the issues that are most important in the world. We must give space and an opportunity to Hans Blix, the UN chief...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I am trying to elaborate why I am disappointed this was not—

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I have asked the Leader for one and am explaining why it is vital that she consider providing time in the House, either today or tomorrow. to debate what our permanent representative is signing on our behalf regarding the resolution concerning Iraq to be passed by the United Nations. The Minister for Foreign Affairs should come to the House to outline the exact position.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Oct 2002)

Terry Leyden: I support the proposal of Senator Quinn about documents laid before the House, particularly reports of State organisations. He is quite correct in saying the fluoridation report has been published and left aside and there has been no great debate on it. We could allow time on Thursday evenings or Friday mornings without a division and the chief executive or whoever is responsible for an...

Seanad: Parliamentary Committees: Motions. (17 Oct 2002)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the establishment of the committees. I note the reduction in membership from five to four and from 15 to 11. I do not know the rationale for this change but I believe there are far too many joint committees. I attended these committees when I was a Minister and I am aware that it is sometimes very difficult to achieve a quorum. Many committees have been delayed or cancelled because...

Seanad: Parliamentary Committees: Motions. (17 Oct 2002)

Terry Leyden: As you know, a Chathaoirligh, I am new to this House. I have just returned after nine and a half years in the wilderness and I am acquainting myself with all the details. I believe a substitution arrangement would be quite adequate. It is sometimes difficult to arrange a quorum for committee meetings. There are great demands on the time of both Deputies and Senators and it is quite enough to...

Seanad: Digital Hub Development Agency Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (17 Oct 2002)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister for his contribution and I wish him well in his Ministry. Question put and agreed to.

Seanad: European Union (Scrutiny) Bill, 2001 changed from European Union Bill, 2001: Second Stage. (16 Oct 2002)

Terry Leyden: With permission, I would like to share my time with Senator Brendan Daly.

Seanad: European Union (Scrutiny) Bill, 2001 changed from European Union Bill, 2001: Second Stage. (16 Oct 2002)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Dick Roche, to the House and wish him every success on 19 October. I compliment him on an excellent campaign so far, although it is a case of a lot done, more to do until Saturday, 19 October. In fairness to the Government, and the Minister of State, Deputy Roche, in particular, he identified flaws amongst the campaigners on the opposite side of the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Beef Industry. (16 Oct 2002)

Terry Leyden: I thank you, Sir, for selecting this Adjournment matter because it is very important that we address the difficulties in the beef industry. Protests are taking place outside many factories. In County Roscommon protests are under way this week outside the Kepak factory in Athleague. There should be a full examination of the relationship between the beef processing industry, farmers and the...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Beef Industry. (16 Oct 2002)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Treacy, for his very comprehensive response to the issues I raised. I am encouraged by his appeal to bring all parties together to resolve this issue as quickly as possible because it is damaging our industry and our exports. I hope the Minister of State continues his efforts along with the Minister for Agriculture and Food to bring all the interested...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Terry Leyden: I wish to raise on the Adjournment of the House the current crisis in the beef industry. I wish to call on the Minister—

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Terry Leyden: It is a matter for the Adjournment.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Terry Leyden: I request that the House consider, on the Order of Business, the issues relating to the crisis in the beef industry, including pricing arrangements. Beef producers are receiving very low prices for their product and the IFA is protesting. I call on the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to have the issues investigated further by the Competition Authority.