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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: 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 (27 May 2015)

Terry Leyden: That is a very good point.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2015)

Terry Leyden: It actually is not.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2015)

Terry Leyden: As deputy leader of the Irish delegation to the Council of Europe - I note that other Members present are on the Council of Europe - I am delighted the Council has made a ruling that the lack of a clear ban on the slapping of children is a violation of young people's rights. Europe's top human rights body today ruled that Ireland's laws on corporal punishment are in breach of the European...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 May 2015)

Terry Leyden: The Senator is referring to a stage-managed public relations exercise.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 May 2015)

Terry Leyden: Deciding how to vote in a referendum is a very personal matter for individuals. How people vote should be respected by everyone. I live in the constituency of Roscommon-South Leitrim, which voted "No" by a small majority. Individuals in the constituency reflected on the matter and voted according to their consciences. They took an informed view as to how they felt about this issue and...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 May 2015)

Terry Leyden: We live in a democracy and we should fully respect the wishes of the people to vote in accordance with their consciences and in a confidential manner at polling stations, as is their right. I regret very much the decision by Senator Power to leave the Fianna Fáil Parliamentary Party, where she played an important role, and she will continue to play an important role in this House. She...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 May 2015)

Terry Leyden: I would not have any knowledge of that issue. Civil partnership was introduced five years ago by a Fianna Fáil Government, and without civil partnership there would not have been this success for individuals last Friday.