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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: I am very pleased to have been here to see many new taoisigh, probably ten or more. There will now be an 11th tomorrow.I wish Deputy Leo Varadkar every success as well. Many people in this Seanad await with anticipation or look forward to the possibility of being appointed to Cabinet by him just like Senator James Dooge was given a ministerial appointment by Garrett FitzGerald, and was very...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: I want to wish the Taoiseach's wife Fionnuala and their three children well. He has a wonderful family. Fionnuala worked for the best educator of all - Charles J. Haughey.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: Fionnuala was a marvellous press secretary. Yes, dear. The Senator will have her say.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell is one of the best promoted. Mind, she was duly rewarded for her loyalty.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: Very few have been given such recognition by any Taoiseach at any time.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: Fionnuala-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: Fionnuala was one of the press officers ever in this State. She certainly did the State some service and she certainly was of great help to Fianna Fáil as she has been to the Taoiseach since their marriage. Today is a special day for the Kenny family. It is great to see that Enda decided to leave on his own terms because he would not have been ousted. I wish to make it quite clear...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: They are normally the most loyal of all.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jun 2017)

Terry Leyden: Finally, I urge Leo Varadkar to heed the experience of Theresa May and not go for an early election.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Engagement with MEPs (24 May 2017)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the delegation, particularly the four representatives from my region. The longest serving is Ms Marian Harkin who was in the old Connacht-Ulster constituency, followed by Ms Mairead McGuinness. Mr. Luke "Ming" Flanagan and Mr. Matt Carthy are new Members. The region is very well represented today and I am very impressed. I also welcome Mr. Seán Kelly who represents the...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation Performance Review: Discussion (23 May 2017)

Terry Leyden: Senator McDowell and I were in the Seanad with the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, so we have been in both places. My question relates to postal costs. Has ComReg disengaged from the control of the price of stamps? Has that gone back directly to An Post? I disagree with the increase of the standard stamp to €1. It is a high price and the law of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation Performance Review: Discussion (23 May 2017)

Terry Leyden: Does the directory inquiries service come under the remit of ComReg?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation Performance Review: Discussion (23 May 2017)

Terry Leyden: There is a company called Pure Telecom - it was small but is fairly big now - and it provides these services. It underbids Eir, for example, in providing some services. When it comes to telephone directories, however, I was charged €5.50 for one telephone inquiry. I contacted the company and told them this was 100% profit. They are charged €2.20 I believe, which is pretty...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation Performance Review: Discussion (23 May 2017)

Terry Leyden: Does ComReg not control what companies like Pure Telecom are legitimately entitled to charge for this service?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation Performance Review: Discussion (23 May 2017)

Terry Leyden: So they can charge what they like.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Commission for Communications Regulation Performance Review: Discussion (23 May 2017)

Terry Leyden: The company I have mentioned buys this information for €2.20 and charges €5.50 to those who wish to access it. That is a fact. They do not make any apologies for it. It is an exorbitant charge. People are being caught. Many people would not be aware of these charges when they sign up to a package. They are told it is a wonderful package because they will save a certain...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 May 2017)

Terry Leyden: I join with Senator Catherine Ardagh, leader of the Fianna Fáil group in offering our deepest sympathies to the families, friends and relations of the 22 people who were murdered in Manchester last night and the 59 people who were badly injured by this suicide bomber. It was at an Ariana Grande concert. She is an American pop idol who appeals primarily to young people. My...

Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting: Statements (23 May 2017)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister and his officials to the House. The Minister's portfolio is very broad and broadcasting is only one aspect of it. The Minister must also deal with climate change and other significant issues. That said, broadcasting is a hot potato at the moment. RTE is selling land and hopes to realise €80 to €90 million, which should help. I note that issues have...

Seanad: Public Service Broadcasting: Statements (23 May 2017)

Terry Leyden: Yes, of course. They are providing a very good service but there is no recognition for their current affairs and news programmes, which are very expensive to produce. Those stations are surviving on things like the death notices, which are one of their biggest sources of revenue. They are competing with RTE for advertising revenue. I note that in 2015 RTE got €178 million from the...