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Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: Touché.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: I join in the Leas-Chathaoirleach's welcome. Interestingly, a subject of debate today is that of letters being sent to councillors. I understand that the Leas-Chathaoirleach is the subject of the former Minister, Senator McDowell's comments.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: One should assume nothing. I accept that.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: I second Senator Ardagh's amendment to the Order of Business. Will the Leader arrange for Second Stage of my Registration of Wills Bill 2016, which is No. 9 on the Order Paper, to be taken next week? It would be appropriate, as the best will in the world week has just concluded. It entailed solicitors making wills for approximately €50 each. My Bill would be an opportunity to...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: Yes, but I just want to make a point. The Leas-Chathaoirleach probably likes a small glass of brandy sometimes.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: One can buy a bottle of-----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: If the Leas-Chathaoirleach does not drink brandy, I will withdraw the comment.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: I regret that. I think that a glass of wine is more his tipple.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: A bottle of brandy advertised last Sunday in the newspapers-----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: -----cost €32. Today, the wholesale price for that bottle at a cash-and-carry is €35.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: It is drawing people in.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: A bottle of gin was €20, but costs €22.50-----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: I am sorry, but-----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: This is a forerunner to the Bill.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: The Sunday newspapers carried six pages of advertising. All of the media is involved in the issue of below-cost selling-----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: -----because it pays the wages of journalists and the newspapers' owners. This is a serious issue. Coming up to Christmas, customers will be drawn in-----

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: -----through below-cost selling. Housewives will be brought in and encouraged to take a bottle of brandy, gin or vodka.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: It is a serious issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: I will be in order tomorrow when the Bill is being debated.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Oct 2016)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. He was in order when he sent out the letter to councillors.