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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: Is control being exercised in Merrion Street, Brussels or Frankfurt?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: I challenge the Government to hold the referendum in September. It should not wait any longer to hold it. It will be the most important in the history of the State.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: It is very relevant.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: I will table an amendment if the Cathaoirleach so wishes. Does he want me to table such an amendment?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: Does the Cathaoirleach wish me to table an amendment?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: It is. I ask the Leader to incorporate in the debate on children's rights a discussion on the deliberations of the joint committee which issued its final report in February 2010. I am also seeking clarification on who is running the show. Is it those involved in Brussels or Merrion Street?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: That would be meaningless.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: That does not mean the referendum cannot be held this year.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: Senators are entitled to have views and to express them. That is my view.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: There will not be many going to the American Embassy for functions. They can have their glass of wine by themselves.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (7 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: On a technical point, if one is a card-carrying member of a political party, is one entitled to be part of an independent group?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (7 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: Is the Cathaoirleach trying to silence me?

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: I wish to propose an amendment to the Order of Business, namely, to allow the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, to come to the House to 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...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: I accept what the Leader has said.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: I withdraw the amendment because the response from the Leader was very comprehensive. It is vital that the Government discusses this issue before it comes before the House. I thank the Leader for such a comprehensive response. He gave a commitment that the Minister would come to the House to discuss the issue.

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

Terry Leyden: I offer my sincere congratulations to the Leas-Chathaoirleach on his unanimous election last week. Senator Denis O'Donovan will be excellent in his capacity as Leas-Chathaoirleach, as he was in his capacity as Deputy and spokesperson in the Seanad. I welcome the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald. I commend the Government and the Taoiseach for deciding to...

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

Terry Leyden: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (8 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State and wish him well in his Ministry. He has great experience as a businessman who has created jobs in his own county. He is aware of the difficulties in small business and his experience will be of benefit to small businesses. I am delighted he is establishing a committee of business people and hope small businesses in the regions will be well represented on...

Seanad: Health Services (8 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: I welcome and the Minister of State and thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing this matter to be raised on the Adjournment. Senators have been contacted by members of the public and particularly the group Diabetes Action. I requested that the Minister for Health, Deputy James Reilly, outline the access to treatment for children and adolescents with diabetes and the plans to reorganise...

Seanad: Health Services (8 Jun 2011)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State for her very comprehensive reply. Although I was at one stage Deputy Terry Leyden I am now a Senator. It is a while since I was there. I will convey the Minister of State's reply to the organisation and we will follow up any queries. I thank the Minister of State and her officials for putting so much work into the reply.