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Seanad: Finance Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Terry Leyden: Thank you, Senator. Do you remember when I was on the health board? I used to use the bell, but I will not use it today.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Simon Harris, to the House.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Terry Leyden: Thank you for coming in, Minister of State. You are very welcome to the House. I wish you season's greetings. I call on Senator Darragh O'Brien to add to the debate.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Terry Leyden: It is the season that is upon us.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Senator. I wish him well in the forthcoming Seanad election, although I understand he may not stand as a candidate. I can assure him that he would be a loss to this House. He has always been very fair and balanced in his contributions.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Terry Leyden: I call on the Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Deputy Simon Harris, to respond if he so wishes.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2015: Second Stage (3 Dec 2015)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State for responding to the debate and the departmental officials for their attention to their duties.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Terror Attacks in Paris: Discussion (26 Nov 2015)

Terry Leyden: I again welcome the ambassador and his colleagues, and other colleagues from the diplomatic corps. We extend our deep, heartfelt sympathy to him, as a representative of the people of France, the President and the people of France, and the people of Paris in particular. It is a very beautiful, peace-loving city, which has given refuge to so many Irish people for so long. It is a place of...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Work Programme 2016: European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development (26 Nov 2015)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Commissioner, Mr. Hogan, Ms Barbara Nolan from the office in Dublin and Mr. Kevin Keary from the Commissioner's cabinet. Of course, we all have the same jumper as far as Ireland is concerned. Mr. Hogan is the European Commissioner but he is knowledgeable on the Irish situation. The whole question of transatlantic trade was raised. The partnership agreement has major...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Work Programme 2016: European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development (26 Nov 2015)

Terry Leyden: They are there and Senator Burke is gone.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Work Programme 2016: European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development (26 Nov 2015)

Terry Leyden: What about satellite surveillance of farmers?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: Work Programme 2016: European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development (26 Nov 2015)

Terry Leyden: Farmers are honest.

Seanad: Tributes to Member of Staff (26 Nov 2015)

Terry Leyden: May he make a speech?

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2015)

Terry Leyden: I wish to be associated with the words to Bernard Hand for his diligence and commitment to the House. He represents all the wonderful staff in the House, particularly the ushers who have been so helpful over the years. He showed the same respect to Members and former Members, such as I have been. I compliment him and all his colleagues on that. I also offer best wishes to Senator Norris...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2015)

Terry Leyden: Even though it is legal now. I compliment the handlers of FBD insurance who challenged a claim for a couple who knew each other, crashed into each other and claimed approximately €15,000 each. The case was exposed through Facebook. It highlights and exposes the point I made yesterday in respect of alleged fraudulent cases. The Injuries Board is too quick to settle without...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on European Union Affairs: UK Referendum on EU Membership: Discussion (25 Nov 2015)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the witnesses to our meeting and I am delighted they decided to come before an Oireachtas joint committee. It is very encouraging. The witnesses' position is interesting and there will certainly be no misunderstanding of Professor Faull's knowledge of Britain and its role in the European Union. That is helpful, to say the least, as he knows the nuances and background of what has...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Terry Leyden: I second the proposed amendment to the Order of Business tabled by Senator Darragh O'Brien. The Personal Injuries Assessment Board was established in 2004, which is more than 11 years ago. Its activities should be reviewed to see if it is working. From what I can see, it appears more inclined to settle claims without really defending them. This adds to the situation regarding excessive...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Terry Leyden: Is that the Cathaoirleach's alma mater?

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2015)

Terry Leyden: I hope all the students do as well as the Cathaoirleach has.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2015: Second Stage (25 Nov 2015)

Terry Leyden: Your time is up, Senator.