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Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2013)

Terry Leyden: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 13 be taken before No. 1 today. A child has been found in a Roma camp in Dublin in what is a serious issue, and I commend the Garda Síochána for being so active in this regard and observing that the child is possibly not from the family with which she lives. Child trafficking is a serious crime, which leads to trauma,...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Oct 2013)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Acting Leader.

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2013: First Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Terry Leyden: I move: That leave be granted to introduce a Bill entitled an Act to provide for the amendment of the Seanad Electoral (University Members) Acts 1937 to 2006 to provide for the provisions of the seventh amendment of Bunreacht na hÉireann and to extend the franchise of the University Panel of Seanad Éireann to all people who are over eighteen and legally resident in Ireland and are...

Seanad: Seanad Electoral (University Members) (Amendment) Bill 2013: First Stage (22 Oct 2013)

Terry Leyden: On Wednesday, 6 November 2013.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Terry Leyden: Bearing gifts, I hope.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Cathaoirleach for his unfailing courtesy at all times. I welcome the Taoiseach back to the Seanad. Since he last spoke on 26 June, the people have spoken. That was on 4 October and now it is our duty to reform this House of the Oireachtas, as the Taoiseach noted. On Thursday, 5 July 1979, the Seventh Amendment of the Constitution (Election of Members of Seanad Éireann by...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Terry Leyden: I thank those who have worked on the Bill. The timing is impeccable. The Bill was published today and I will hand the Taoiseach a copy when I finish my few words. I agree with Senator Byrne. This will give more than 500,000 Irish people a vote in respect of this House, which is an amazing step forward and an amazing reform on its own. It is not enough, however. I hope a group will...

Seanad: Common Agricultural Policy: Statements (23 Oct 2013)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister for his attendance and for his contribution.

Seanad: Asylum Support Services: Motion (23 Oct 2013)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, and his officials to the House.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: District Veterinary Offices (13 Nov 2013)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Deputy Hayes, who is a very practical man and I am confident that he will have very good news for me. The matter I raise is the need for the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine to reverse the decision made by his Department to end front office administration of the district veterinary office on...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: District Veterinary Offices (13 Nov 2013)

Terry Leyden: I accept the Minister of State’s response but the fact is the staff complement is going from 14 to 1.5 which is impractical for Roscommon. I do not know what the arrangement was in Tipperary Town. The Minister should review that in light of the situation that will arise in Roscommon. It is a very busy office, probably busier than Tipperary. We have more sheep and suckler cows than...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters: District Veterinary Offices (13 Nov 2013)

Terry Leyden: Staff reductions should not pay for a suckler cow scheme. The suckler cow scheme should be on its own and not dependent on-----

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

Terry Leyden: When will the Bill be published? I have already published a Bill, which took me some time. We could run the two Bills together in the House and compare notes. I compliment the Garda Commissioner, Martin Callinan, and his team, the Garda Síochána, the emergency response unit and all associated with the successful capture of seven people detained for the robbery in Killenaule,...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

Terry Leyden: It is before the courts but it is still public knowledge. I want to make a point about this and compliment the Garda Síochána on its speedy action. It is a matter for the courts to decide what the penalty will be for this crime. Emma and Mark Corcoran's house was robbed. Their three children were threatened with having their hands cut off, and yet these-----

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

Terry Leyden: Coming up to Christmas people should be on guard and alert to the robbery of gold and jewellery around the countryside. Shops have been opened up inviting people to bring gold jewellery to be melted down and sold with no restrictions. I am getting tired of free legal aid being granted to people who commit crimes, come out on bail and commit more crimes. The judges, without even questioning...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

Terry Leyden: Yes, but it is no harm for us to discuss it. We pass the legislation. I call on the Minister for Justice and Equality to review free legal aid. I want to put people on alert regarding the threats coming. They have closed the Garda stations and it is an encouragement to crime. This is a battle between law and order and the gangsters. We must ensure the Garda is fully funded to defend...

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

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister and congratulate her on bringing forward the Bill. Fianna Fáil welcomes and, in principle, supports this long delayed and much promised legislation which formally establishes the Child and Family Agency. However, the Bill seems to be more about the agency than the child, with the functions of the agency and the best interests of the child occupying two sections,...

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

Terry Leyden: I am pleased to see the two young ladies from the Department. When I was in the Department of Health I met representatives of the La Leche group. Two male officials were sent to accompany me, which was not very helpful. Nevertheless, that is the past. A far greater number of capable women are now working in the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and other Departments. I wish them...

Seanad: Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Nov 2013)

Terry Leyden: The Senator does not have time to repeat it. His time is up.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Terry Leyden: The Senator might join it.