Results 961-980 of 1,311 for speaker:Sheila Terry

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Jun 2005)

Sheila Terry: I ask that the reports, which are in existence, be published, that an independent firm of engineers be called in to assess the entire building and that those reports be presented to the general public.

Seanad: State Property. (29 Jun 2005)

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I am sure he is familiar with the issue I have raised tonight, namely, the provision of adequate cemetery space in the Dublin 15 area. The Church of Ireland cemetery in Castleknock village is now closed in respect of those who wish to be buried in the Catholic section. We have an unusual position in Castleknock where the Church of Ireland welcomed...

Seanad: State Property. (29 Jun 2005)

Sheila Terry: It is regrettable that he could not be here tonight.

Seanad: State Property. (29 Jun 2005)

Sheila Terry: The Minister of State's written reply did not refer in any way to the issue I raised, although he did make some personal remarks about the matter. I am very disappointed with the response I have received.

Seanad: State Property. (29 Jun 2005)

Sheila Terry: The Minister of State added some personal words.

Seanad: State Property. (29 Jun 2005)

Sheila Terry: Will the contents of the Minister's script be published as his response?

Seanad: State Property. (29 Jun 2005)

Sheila Terry: I am sorry.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)

Sheila Terry: I support the concerns expressed by Senator Finucane in regard to the National Aquatic Centre. It was brought to my attention this morning that Fingal County Council has confirmed that 3 million litres of heated and chlorinated water are leaking from the plant room in the centre. There is a cost implication in this as well as the issue of the damage that is being done environmentally. As I...

Seanad: Planning and Development Regulations 2005: Motion. (30 Jun 2005)

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister back to the House. The amendments are technical and I have difficulty understanding the third one. It would be better to have more time to discuss them in detail and to be in a position to ask in-depth questions. On the first amendment, I agree with any measures that can be taken to tighten regulations on the drinks industry. While I agree that people who wish to change...

Seanad: Planning and Development Regulations 2005: Motion. (30 Jun 2005)

Sheila Terry: Yes. The other night I attended a residents' meeting. One of their main complaints concerned anti-social behaviour in the vicinity of a garage that sold wine. The garage sells three bottles of wine for €20 thereby making it accessible to young people. Anybody can sell wine. Therefore, I wonder whether the Minister should have extended the regulations to cover wine licences. We still have a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2005)

Sheila Terry: A report was published recently on the number of drug-related deaths in the Dublin area. The figures are shocking. In my area of Dublin 15 there have been 50 deaths in a four-year period and the figure for parts of the inner city is far higher. The issue is not being addressed in a manner that will curb the numbers of deaths. Some 100 recommendations were brought forward by the national drugs...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (5 Oct 2005)

Sheila Terry: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to pay tribute to the late Liam Burke, a neighbour of mine in Cork. As a fellow Corkonian, I extend my sympathy to Noreen and her children and to Liam's brothers and sisters. Liam had a special personality and an aura which people loved. His common touch distinguished him and enabled him to connect and communicate with people. His love of sports is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Oct 2005)

Sheila Terry: I support the remarks of Senator Brian Hayes regarding Women's Aid, which has expressed complete dismay at the lack of funding for its centre. It is no longer able to answer a large percentage of telephone calls made by people who are generally in a pretty desperate situation. Having reached the point of having to ring Women's Aid to seek help they are unable to have their call answered due...

Seanad: Early Childhood Education: Statements (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Sheila Terry: Child benefit.

Seanad: Early Childhood Education: Statements (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Sheila Terry: Life is not as simple as it was, nor is society. When I was a young parent I was a victim of the marriage ban, as was Senator White. When I married I had to give up my job and I was tied to the house. Circumstances thankfully changed quite quickly after that, but I had made up my mind, or perhaps I was conditioned into believing, that the best way forward for my family and I was for me to...

Seanad: Early Childhood Education: Statements (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Sheila Terry: Senator O'Rourke did not intend that inference and neither do I. I am glad I had the opportunity to stay at home. Many young couples today do not have that opportunity, and I believe this to be the important point. Many people discussing this issue mention it in the context of having to work and the growth in the economy. People place much importance in that. To turn this on its head I wish...

Seanad: Early Childhood Education: Statements (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Sheila Terry: The question of what is best for the child should be asked. We should work around that concept and provide the best possible care for that child. If that means helping the parents, or one of the parents, to remain at home, we should do so. If it means that the parents have to work, we should look after the parents to enable them to deliver what is best for the child. I may be attacked for...

Seanad: Early Childhood Education: Statements (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Sheila Terry: The package may be introduced on a phased basis but it must be presented. The child should be placed at the centre of the debate. We do not value parenting as much as we did, yet parenting is the most important job that any person will do.

Seanad: Early Childhood Education: Statements (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Sheila Terry: There should be much more debate on parenting. Young families should be told that there is a 30 or 40-year lifespan in the workplace, and children growing up will take up perhaps ten years of this. Both parents and children will eventually be grateful if more of the parents' time is given to the child's early development, but the Government must support them in doing so. We should support the...

Seanad: Early Childhood Education: Statements (Resumed). (5 Oct 2005)

Sheila Terry: Senator White is good at promotion but we wish to see the Government Bill and how much it values children and parents.