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Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: I was never a seminarian.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: Senator Ryan has left a tremendous legacy in the area of Donamon. I congratulate the Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, on one of the best budgets ever presented which will make it into the Guinness Book of Records. It is the first budget in which there were no increases——

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: I did not get a chance. I was too busy celebrating the budget last night with my constituents.

Seanad: Aer Lingus: Statements. (2 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Aer Lingus: Statements. (2 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: I am afraid Senator Ross's time has come to an end.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: I agree with Senator O'Toole in regard to the pending An Post strike set for next Wednesday. I appeal to all parties to come together to negotiate a settlement and to avoid industrial action. The point was made on RTE's "Morning Ireland" programme this morning that pensions increases have not been paid to postal workers. To be fair, they have a strong case and there will have to be...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister and his officials to the House. Although the underlying idea is a good one, I do not consider it would be practical for the Commissioner to set requirements as to the areas from where recruits would come. Would recruits also need to be drawn from various immigrant groups now that there are so many people from abroad living and working here?

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: I have no doubt that will be the case in time in regard to recruits taken on by the Civil Service Commission. The standard is very high, which I am sure will continue to be the case. There is no barrier to anyone's application, provided he or she fulfils the requirements of the Garda Síochána. It is a matter for people who come from RAPID or CLÁR areas to apply. I live in a rural Leader...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: The Minister outlined in detail section 14. Is it in order to refer to the section as such? The Minister has spoken about the section in general on the recruitment of——

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: The Minister has outlined——

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: To follow up Senator Dardis's point regarding noxious weeds, we had much less ragwort than now when the Garda was involved in this area. This created a certain fear among people as regards that noxious weed. I compliment the Minister on securing an increase in the number of gardaí, about which we hear nothing. Once the Minister obtained Government approval for funding to increase the force...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: While it appears to be in favour of a volunteer force, it simply wants to produce a different proposal. Its amendments should be thrown out lock, stock and barrel because they are not relevant. Amendment No. 20, which is part of the group, would make it a toothless force. One might as well not establish an auxiliary force if it would not have the powers of the Garda Síochána. The Minister...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: I am declaring an interest. Under standards in public office legislation, I am required to declare a public office.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: I am declaring that I was nominated by the Irish Conference of Professional and Service Associations, which includes the Garda Representative Association. The GRA has sent me a detailed document which I have studied. On the basis of being supported and nominated by the Irish Conference of Professional and Service Associations, I would appreciate if the Minister or his officials or both would...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: The Minister's amendment allays the GRA's fears. The GRA was concerned about external association. The GRA is also associated with EuroCOP and other organisations such as the Irish Conference of Professional and Service Associations and it is important that such associations should continue openly, with the approval of the Minister. Section 13 of the Garda Act 1977 allows the Minister to...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: One is nominated by a professional body and its affiliate organisations have direct contact with its nominees to the House. We are elected by councillors and Oireachtas Members.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: The Minister's officials will meet the GRA's representatives in January. Will he confirm the meeting will take place? The GRA is happy with the Bill generally but it wishes to raise other issues. I welcome the Minister's amendment, which covers the points raised in the GRA's submission on the legislation. This ensures Senator Cummins and I will not have a difficulty meeting one of our...

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: We have not disagreed regarding the ICPSA.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: If they were allowed.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (7 Dec 2004)

Terry Leyden: Such a scheme existed in the 1970s throughout the country, although I am only familiar with the one in Roscommon. All the houses in the scheme were sold on to gardaí and are now gone. Those houses were provided by the National Building Agency. The same may apply if the Minister decides to initiate a similar scheme. Senator Cummins has put a good case and in the circumstances I see no reason...