Results 561-580 of 1,311 for speaker:Sheila Terry

Seanad: Health Board Services. (7 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher, for remaining in the House to consider this Adjournment matter on the need for a primary health care centre in Mulhuddart. I raised this issue some 12 months ago and I am concerned that no progress has been made towards a decision to provide the care centre. Mulhuddart has been growing for a long time. Initially it had principally local...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: I add my voice to those who have raised serious questions regarding the possibility of the early release of the murderers of Detective Garda McCabe. The Taoiseach has a duty to tell this House what are his plans, if any, in regard to this proposal. I wish also to draw Members' attention to the "Prime Time" programme regarding people with intellectual disabilities aired last night. It...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages (Resumed). (12 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: I second the amendment. I would like to address the Minister of State in terms of my concern about the results of the 2002 general election in Dublin West, Dublin North and Meath in which we now know discrepancies occurred. What effect did those discrepancies have on the outcome of that election? I am not suggesting the result in terms of those elected would change. However, if the results...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages (Resumed). (12 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: How can that be true when there is evidence of discrepancies?

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages (Resumed). (12 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: There is no question about what the commission said.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: Will the Leader arrange for the Tánaiste to come to the House to discuss insurance, which is something she promised to tackle? We were told premium prices would come down for motor, home and business insurance. Small companies are closing down on a weekly basis because of the high cost of insurance and we still hear of young people having to pay anything from €3,000 to €6,000 for car...

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement: Motion. (19 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: I wish to share my time with Senator Norris.

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement: Motion. (19 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: Many good points have been made in this evening's excellent debate. The security of our State is the backbone of our democracy and when that security is threatened, we are all threatened. If we do not punish those people who threaten our security, we weaken our democracy. The crimes of the killers of Garda McCabe are unacceptable to every right-thinking person in the country. Not many years...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: I wish to ask the Leader if she could organise a debate on child care, particularly on the delivery of affordable child care, given we are trying to encourage as many parents as possible to return to the workforce. In many cases it is impossible for them in the absence of local, affordable child care. With the indulgence of the Cathaoirleach, I wish to again raise a matter I raised on the...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: It is another broken promise.

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage. (20 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister to the House to deal with this important Bill. Many parents and parents-to-be will also welcome it. I regret that it has taken three years to bring it forward in contrast with the three weeks required to bring forward the Immigration Act. We can see where the Government places the emphasis. There is no excuse for the inordinate delay in bringing forward the Bill. It is...

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage. (20 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: It is good that we have some women here.

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage. (20 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: We should not forget about lone parents.

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: I asked a number of other questions and, while I welcome the Minister of State who has provided us with additional information, perhaps I could remind him of my questions. I have a particular concern about the fact——

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: Yes, but I just want to get my questions answered.

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: The first question is about the 16 weeks' adoptive leave compared to the 18 weeks for maternity leave. Adoptive parents should be entitled to preparation time prior to receiving the child.

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: Yes, because they are not getting those two weeks currently.

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: My other question was about parents who have to go abroad to adopt their child and are obliged to spend a number of weeks in that country. There is no recognition of that time. As the Minister of State has given us further information today, I would like to bring to his attention the fact that a number of child care providers have expressed concern to me about the increase in the rates for...

Seanad: Adoptive Leave Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (20 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: Yes, the rates imposed by the local authority. This cost will, of course, be added on to the cost of child care for parents. The Minister of State should examine that to see if there is any way we can address the rates problem, in conjunction with the local authorities.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 May 2004)

Sheila Terry: I have sought a debate on pensions on a number of occasions. I ask the Leader to ensure such a debate is held before the summer recess. It is important in light of the irregularities that have been highlighted in one of our major banks. I would like an opportunity to point out several irregularities in the pensions industry. Senator Hanafin mentioned the Eircom flotation and stated the...