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Seanad: Appropriation Act 2006: Statements (13 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: The roads are good, but I said Fianna Fáil has not delivered what it promised and did not give value for money. I must point out these failures.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2006: Statements (13 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: I agree with that.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2006: Statements (13 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: Now that we know it is going to happen.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2006: Statements (13 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: The bottom line is the Labour Party stole their thunder and Senator Leyden is upset about it.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2006: Statements (13 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: Untrue.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: I support Senator Finucane's comments on making the gardasil drug available to every woman in the country. I also strongly support the comments of the cancer specialist who yesterday described the decision not to make the new vaccine against cervical cancer available to women on the medical card scheme as "ethically dubious and nonsensical on financial grounds". These are strong words from...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: She does very well, sending us chocolates.

Seanad: Citizens Information Bill 2006: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 1: In page 6, between lines 10 and 11, to insert the following: "(b) A personal advocate shall have such qualifications, expertise and experience as are appropriate to perform the functions conferred on him or her by this Act.". The Minister for Social and Family Affairs is welcome to the House. This Bill is of major importance to people with disabilities. The provision...

Seanad: Citizens Information Bill 2006: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: I thank the Minister for his response. I understand from where he is coming and that we should get the best people available. I was trying to copperfasten that in the Bill. With a highly educated population we will have well qualified people to carry out this important work. Has the Minister a figure in mind? He stated that he would start with four workers initially, but how many...

Seanad: Citizens Information Bill 2006: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 2: In page 7, between lines 30 and 31, to insert the following: "(5) Each application for a personal advocate shall be considered within 2 months of the date of application.". This amendment follows quite neatly from the last amendment. I read with interest the Minister's response to Deputy Stanton on this matter in the Dáil. The Minister did not agree with the...

Seanad: Citizens Information Bill 2006: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: I am not happy with the Minister's response. He might think his approach is reasonable. I am not sure what is meant by "a reasonable timeframe" — such a phrase is too vague. This is a question of management and of how people do their work. One of the problems with the health service is that we do not demand that certain standards are delivered on. As legislators, we should demand high...

Seanad: Citizens Information Bill 2006: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: I will not press the amendment. I will take on board what the Minister has said and I ask that he take on board what I have said. The Minister has stated this could be changed in the future if it is found to be unsatisfactory and not working to the desired standard and this is to be welcomed.

Seanad: Citizens Information Bill 2006: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 3: In page 12, between lines 42 and 43, to insert the following: "(d) A person, or a person acting on his or her behalf, who is unhappy with the performance of a personal advocate, may submit a complaint to the Director of the Personal Advocacy Service.". This amendment is an attempt by Fine Gael to strengthen this very good legislation to ensure that people with...

Seanad: Citizens Information Bill 2006: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: I accept the Minister's explanation. As the legislation is new, it must be given time to work. If, however, we find that certain procedures are not working properly, we will rectify them by way of amendment at a later date.

Seanad: Citizens Information Bill 2006: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 4: In page 12, after line 52, to insert the following: "(6) The following persons may notify the Minister that an offence has occurred under subsection (5): (a) a personal advocate; (b) a qualifying person; (c) members of a qualifying person's family; (d) a carer; or (e) any combination of the persons mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d).". The amendment is similar to...

Seanad: Citizens Information Bill 2006: Committee Stage (14 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: I, too, thank all those whom the Minister thanked and praised, particularly his staff who have worked on the Bill for many years. This is excellent legislation which will be of great benefit to many people. With such large numbers of people accessing the Comhairle service, the provisions of the Bill will improve the level of service delivered, particularly to those with disabilities. My...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: What is the position regarding legislation on the trafficking of women, an issue Senators have raised on a number of occasions? It is a disgrace that, as we approach the end of the Government's term in office, legislation has not been introduced to address this problem. I understand the Leader has drawn up a Bill on the issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: I am concerned that it has not come before the House. Ireland does not have legislation in place to address the problem of large numbers of young women being trafficked into Ireland for the purpose of prostitution. It is unacceptable that women from eastern European countries are subject to a form of modern day slavery. Many of those lured here are not aware they are coming to Ireland or...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: I speak in defence of schoolteachers in the wake of the critical report on the performance of new teachers. This report is unfair. These young teachers are straight out of college and they should be given time before undergoing this type of assessment. As Senator Browne suggested, we must review teacher training practices, with a particular emphasis on the practical component of training....

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Feb 2007)

Sheila Terry: I do not say this to be critical of nurses but to make the point that practical training is vital. For several years now nurses' training has involved greater emphasis on theory than practice. A review of this situation may well conclude that practical experience is the best method of training. The system of promotion in schools is not of benefit in terms of encouraging young people to go...