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Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister. I am sorry for being delayed. I was at a Border, Midland and Western Regional Assembly reception in Ballaghaderreen. The Taoiseach was there as was the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Deputy Howlin. I thank my colleague, Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill, for standing in for me.

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister for his response on the issue.

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

Terry Leyden: In light of the Minister's comments, I will not press it.

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (28 May 2015)

Terry Leyden: Could the Minister take Report Stage now or would he prefer to wait?

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: Senator O’Donovan and Senator Hildegarde Naughton both raised the issue of lead piping. It is something that has been known about for some time. The Government is not responsible for it as it dates back to the previous century when lead piping was used extensively in buildings. It is very important that the matter would be rectified. I hope the Government will introduce some form...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: Will it compensate for the sale of Aer Lingus?

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: No, we got investment in it.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: It is very embarrassing.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: That is reasonable.

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (10 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: I support the concept behind Senator van Turnhout's amendment. In fairness, I believe the Minister would concur with the tone and tenor of what the Senator has said and that he will explain that. However, there are also extreme situations and we cannot anticipate what will happen in the future or the situation then. Therefore, we must be careful not to tie the hands of the Judiciary in...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (10 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: I disagree with this amendment because when I was in what was then the Department of Posts and Telegraphs, which employed some 30,000 people, I dealt with all issues in regard to appeals and I would have to say that I would prefer to go before a Minister than a civil servant, with respect to our colleagues here. A person who is appointed a Minister has great knowledge and experience in terms...

Seanad: Children (Amendment) Bill 2015: Report and Final Stages (10 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: I congratulate the Minister on getting the Bill passed in the House, with the co-operation and assistance of Senators. His willingness to listen to the points made by Senators is very much appreciated, and the fact that he was prepared to amend, where necessary, any issues that arose. It is a very important issue. We have to deal with these situations. I look forward to visiting the...

Seanad: Moore Street Area Renewal and Development Bill 2015: Second Stage [Private Members] (10 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: I join Senator O'Brien in welcoming his colleagues and the distinguished people in the Visitors Gallery.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: I support motion No. 16 on the Order Paper: That Seanad Éireann opposes the closure of the Rosalie unit in Castlerea, County Roscommon, which cares for psychiatric patients including those with Alzheimer's and dementia.I ask the Deputy Leader to provide time for a debate today, otherwise, with my colleagues, we intend to move the motion for debate.The situation is that the matter has...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: He has called for the decision to be reversed. What is happening down there is absolutely elder abuse. The 25 patients are being thrown to the wind without any concern whatsoever just because the HSE wants to cut costs. The Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, is absolutely not carrying out her duties. I am calling on Senator Kelly to use his influence in the Labour parliamentary...

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009: Motion (11 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, and her officials to the House. I confirm that Fianna Fáil supports the continuance in operation of section 8 of the Criminal Justice (Amendment) Act 2009, which is a vital legislative tool in the battle against organised crime. This Act was introduced by Fianna Fáil in government and has led to a...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: I join the Leader and previous speakers in expressing sympathy to the families of the five young students aged between 20 and 22 years who were killed and the eight students who were injured, some critically, in Berkeley, California. This tragedy has occurred in a country that has very good building standards and the students will have felt safe and secure in the building in question. We...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: It will not happen to the Leader again. He will not be made redundant from here.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: It is very difficult to continue as usual in ordinary business when we are dealing with a tragedy such as that which happened in Berkeley in California. All I can say is that we hope those who are injured will make a recovery and that we extend our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the six young people who have died. I thank the emergency services in America, which have been...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Jun 2015)

Terry Leyden: Kerry is at war.