A reply by Senator Terry Leyden

Many thanks for the link provided. I have now had an opportunity to review your contribution. Firstly, I might preface my reply by complimenting you on your interest in the work of the Seanad, and your new blog (in particular the photo's contained within). I have no doubt you will succeed in attracting followers. In respect of the substance of your article, and in direct response to your statement; "Terry Leyden is an unelected person ". For your information Iam elected to the Labour panel. I need not to explain to you the structure of Seanad elections, but to say that I represent 'nobody', does your blog a disservice, owing to its untruthfulness and misrepresentation. For your information, I was elected 6 times to Dáil Eireann, and to theSeanad twice, (2002 and 2007). I was Minister for State in 1982, '87 and'89. I am entitled to my view, as you are entitled to yours. I stand my comments, to which your article makes direct reference. I firmlybelieve that the article had the possibility to undermine the Governments nomination, and the chances to secure the best portfolio for Ms. Quinn. Once again, many thanks for taking an interest in the issues that were raised during the course of my statement to the House, and I wish you every success with your blog. Yours very sincerely, Senator Terry Leyden