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Seanad: Child Care Services: Motion. (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: It is not permitted to display advertisements, promotions or posters in the House.

Seanad: Child Care Services: Motion. (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: I am obliged at this stage to call on Senator O'Meara to reply to the debate.

Seanad: Child Care Services: Motion. (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: I thank Senator White for her contribution. By an order of the House, I am obliged to call Senator O'Meara.

Seanad: Child Care Services: Motion. (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: It is due to conclude at 7 p.m. In any event, the Senator's time was exhausted. I call Senator O'Meara.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: I may not avail of the full ten minutes, a Chathaoirligh, because so much has been said about this issue. Now is the time for action more than words.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: Nevertheless, I welcome the Bill which is belated; part of the legislation has been overdue since 1976. I welcome the extension of doctor-only medical cards which is an innovative move by the Minister. It will allay the fears of many people who are deeply concerned about the cost of attending a general practitioner. Eligibility for the new card will be based on the current limit plus 25% or...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: The people concerned are themselves seeking refunds of payments taken over a number of years. The money will be placed in their accounts. We must bear in mind that dormant accounts are held by the health boards on behalf of thousands of patients whose estates had a question mark over them in respect of the identity of the rightful claimants. Much of this money will be paid into these estates...

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: I have heard two companies from Athlone which I have no difficulty in——

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: I know the Cathaoirleach would not permit me to play the tape recording from Shannonside Radio and I would not dream of doing so.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: However, the tape contains the name of two companies in Athlone which are asking people to come to them to apply for something for which they are eligible to apply for themselves — they do not need a lawyer. Furthermore, there has been exploitation by certain Fine Gael public representatives in Longford-Roscommon who have called a public information meeting on illegal charges on 21 March....

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: It is not a question of competition between one Fine Gael Deputy or Senator and another.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: I did not refer to Longford-Roscommon at all.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: Apparently this great meeting is taking place and, according to the newspaper, a "John Kerry" will appear, who I presume refers to Deputy Perry, the former chairman of the Committee of Public Accounts.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: There is a typographical error in the notice. It means to refer to Deputy John Perry not John Kerry.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: Not yet.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: I was a Member of the Lower House.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: A young Deputy from Roscommon, Deputy Naughten of Fine Gael has——

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: I was challenged by Senator Bannon.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: He is.

Seanad: Health (Amendment) Bill 2005: Second Stage (Resumed). (9 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: The Cathaoirleach will not allow me to play the tape either. Throughout the country, Fine Gael Deputies and Senators and lawyers are abusing the unfortunate situation which has arisen. The Government will deal directly with the patients themselves. It will be in contact with them because it has the records, facts and figures. If there is a dispute in regard to these people's estates, there...