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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: 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. (7 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Chair for his communication on the Adjournment debate, but ask that an early debate be allowed on the ongoing crisis in Iraq—

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I am asking the Leader, but the Chair informed me that it was not a matter suitable for discussion on the Adjournment, that it was more suitable for discussion by way of substantive motion rather than a limited ten minute debate. I ask the Chair to consider this under Standing Order 29 which permits—

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: The motion stands as I have submitted it. I have not withdrawn it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Chair and the Leader, what is more urgent than the crisis in Iraq, the decision of the United Nations Security Council and our position in that regard? I am surprised by the silence from the Opposition and the so-called liberals who seem to be fearful when discussing anything to do with the United States. I am neither pro-Saddam Hussein nor pro-George Bush. I am pro-peace. ...

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. (12 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I very much respect the ruling in respect of the Adjournment, but I hope the Minister will be in a position to come into the House because I would like to congratulate him on the stand of Ireland in the Security Council regarding the motion passed on 8 April. He deserves our best wishes. I appeal to the Iraqi Government to comply with the resolution because it is absolutely vital that it does.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (Resumed). (13 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, who is a man of immense talent. I wish him well in his ministry. I also thank the Minister, Deputy O'Donoghue, for attending the earlier part of the debate and congratulate him on his appointment and excellent work as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Tourism is an extraordinary business which has major implications for this...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (Resumed). (13 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: Or any other day. They want cheap access and a quality tourism product, especially in the off-season. There is a tremendous genealogy industry in the United States. For example, the Lenihan, O'Donoghue and Cummins clans could launch a major tour of Ireland. It is remarkable the numbers who travel here under that heading. Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann are involved in such campaigns. I...