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Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I did not finish the point I was making. There was no debate in either House with regard to this statutory instrument. It is being introduced in the sneakiest and most sly way. When I was a Minister of State, I did not use the bus lane at all. Previous Governments were told by the Minister not to abuse that particular provision.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: On a point of order, I chaired the session yesterday and I accept that the Minister, Deputy Howlin, was giving a very good account of himself. I do my best to protect the integrity of the Chair in the Cathaoirleach's absence.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: It was not that long ago.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: They were there. I am insulted.

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State. I understand the procedure in regard to the new title of "Public Expenditure and Reform". In the event of a change in the future it may have been better to use the phrase "Finance and/or". It is a matter for the Minister of State and her officials. Ministries change and can be are abolished. In ten years' time the Department of Public Expenditure and...

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: We raised the issue of excluding members of the European Parliament and the Houses of the Oireachtas from being on the board, which is generally acceptable, with the Minister for Health, but members of local authorities are also excluded. If a midwife or nurse has been recommended and he or she is a member of a local authority he or she would not be allowed to sit on the board according to...

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Bill before us today is marked "As passed by Dáil Éireann". I have not received any supplementary document setting out amendments made in the Dáil. This needs to be clarified. I am working on the basis that this document includes the amendments made in Dáil Éireann.

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: It does not include the amendments made by the Dáil.

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: While the Minister of State is checking the document, I will take the opportunity to voice my opposition to the exclusion of Members of the Seanad from membership of the board, under subsection 22(5)(a). This issue was raised in the context of our debate on the legislation introducing the Injuries Board. A former Senator, Joe O'Toole, was appointed vice chairman of that board by the former...

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Minister, Deputy Reilly, specifically stated that this provision was amended in the Dáil. However, the document I have, which I assumed was the most up-to-date version, does not include that amendment. It is not a particularly contentious matter but it has been raised before. The former Minister for State, John Curran, agreed that councillors could be members of a board in the context...

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State for being proactive in this regard. I was in a similar position to her in the past. I commend the Minister of State on using her delegated power to take appropriate action on legislation having listened to debate in this House. I know of particular Ministers of State who are reluctant to make changes.

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: Yes. When I was a Minister I listened to debates in this House. I know that as Minister, acting on behalf of Government in this House, one can take appropriate action in response to issues which are not earth shattering. That is a fact. I commend the Minister on State for the manner in which she approached this issue. I also thank the House for suspending for a few minutes so the issue...

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: Yes, subject to the Minister of State tabling an amendment on Report Stage.

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I second the amendment. I support Senator Barrett's proposal. I thought at first that this was a Government amendment until I saw the name of the proposer. It would seem to be a policy of the Government. I respectfully suggest that this amendment be considered although I appreciate there is a time constraint on this Bill. The argument has been very well made by Senator Barrett. If the...

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: They are.

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: As far as I know, this Bill was published by the last Government. If I am to be consistent, I will not support this amendment. This is the area of highest risk. There has to be proper indemnity cover. It is far too risky to allow anyone not to have that cover. That is why efforts are being made to maintain this provision in the Bill. Individuals can make claims when things go wrong,...

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill (2011): Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State for dealing with this matter effectively. The impression we had in this House was that the Minister was of the same opinion. It is an important issue for the 1,000 people who serve the public throughout the country. Not many of them are qualified as midwives or nurses, but some of them are. If those who might hope to serve on this board were precluded from...

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill (2011): Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I thank my colleagues on the other side of the House who were very helpful in working with the Minister on this matter. It is bouquets all around. The Minister of State used her power to act on this matter in the House, as I did when I was a Minister of State. I have seen other Ministers of State refuse to accept amendments because they were concerned their Minister might not accept them...

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill (2011): Report and Final Stages (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister for Health, Deputy Reilly, for coming to the House to take the Bill on Second Stage. He was open to positive contributions from Members. I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Shortall, for her approach to this legislation. I wish her well in future legislation. She has a progressive approach to this House. It can play an important role in legislating as it has a...