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Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2015)

Terry Leyden: ...new regulations. It is not good enough just to ban that; those in foster homes or anywhere else should not be allowed to physically slap or beat children. That was the issue with abuse in the Magdalen homes, by the brothers and elsewhere in the past. They used corporal punishment to attack young children. This is a great ruling. As a member of the Council of Europe, I am delighted it...

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Nov 2013)

Terry Leyden: ...treated in residential institutions highlighted how much of a scandal and a shame it was. We are endeavouring to rectify this, but it will never be rectified for those who suffered, whether in the Magdalen laundries or residential institutions run by different agencies acting on behalf of the State. The recent film reproductions on what had happened were upsetting as we witnessed how...

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Second Stage (Resumed) (16 Jul 2013)

Terry Leyden: ...who makes a decision under enormous pressure. It was not a nice environment in the 1960s or 1970s for women who fell pregnant. They were treated abominably by the State. What happened in the Magdalen Laundries is well known. Passing this legislation will not rectify or change the past but it will influence the future. I appeal to my colleagues to vote "No" to this Bill. I thank those...

Seanad: Early Intervention and Economic Benefits: Statements (6 Mar 2013)

Terry Leyden: ...to the confidence one builds up. I look back on those years which had a very simple but sound quality. The Sisters of Mercy and other orders have come in for severe criticism in relation to the Magdalen laundries which is tragic, but the teaching provided at primary school level was second to none. The nuns were well-qualified as teachers and had a nice, humane approach. That is my...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2013)

Terry Leyden: I agree with Senator Darragh O'Brien's appreciation of the Taoiseach's fine apology on behalf of the State and all of us for the neglect of those women in the Magdalen laundries. It is well-timed and certainly very sincere. I went into the Chamber to see it and during my years there, I never experienced such emotion both on the floor of the House and in the Gallery. The fact that a...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Feb 2013)

Terry Leyden: I wish to support the suggestion that the report by the former Senator, Martin McAleese, into the Magdalen laundries be debated in this House as soon as possible. I greatly regret that the former Senator has resigned from this House. Unfortunately, I was absent last week, being at a meeting of the European pro-dialogue group on the Malvinas Islands while Members were debating an extremely...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: I note the Government's decision regarding the Magdalene laundries and I welcome this speedy decision to at least establish this group to report within three months. It is vitally important that an independent chairperson be appointed to this group and that there will be a follow-up to the recommendations it is to be hoped will arise therefrom. I also welcome the decision by the relevant...

Seanad: Residential Institutions (9 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: ...being afforded particular recognition and respect by the Minister coming here this afternoon. I thank him for attending and I hope we can have many debates like this. This issue, relating to the Magdalene laundries, is of grave concern. A recent statement by the United Nations Committee Against Torture indicated it was the responsibility of the Irish State to investigate abuses in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: ...respond to the outcome of the deliberations of the Irish Human Rights Commission. It decided that we should establish a statutory mechanism to investigate the matters advanced by the Justice for Magdalenes group. It would be an appropriate opportunity for the Minister to redress the situation. The statement is significant. We all have a responsibility to apologise for what happened to...

Seanad: Fourth Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection: Statements (7 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: ...the Minister on the fact that the strategy of the Ombudsman, covering 2011-16, will be followed by the Department. The Minister will also discuss the report of the UN committee concerning the Magdalene laundries. This is an area of grave concern to all of us. Mr. Shannon could extend his remit to consider this issue and make recommendations to the Government in this regard. An inquiry...