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Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Report Stage (5 Dec 2013)

Terry Leyden: I wish to second Senator Cullinane's amendment. He has comprehensively expressed his concerns about the importance of hearing the voice of the child. Barnados feels that this aspect should be strengthened in line with best practice and in recognition that the agency will be working in a number of settings. As users of the agency's services, children's views must be sought in planning and...

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Report Stage (5 Dec 2013)

Terry Leyden: I accept the Minister's detailed response.

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Report Stage (5 Dec 2013)

Terry Leyden: I move amendment No. 9: In page 13, line 35, after “2010,” to insert “whether in proceedings before a court or otherwise,”. This will amend section 9(2) to state as follows: "Notwithstanding the generality of subsection (1), the Agency shall, in performing its functions in respect of an individual child under the Child Care Act 1991 or the Adoption Act 2010,...

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Report Stage (5 Dec 2013)

Terry Leyden: I was very impressed by the point made by Senator van Turnhout and I have decided, in the circumstances, that it would be worthwhile to put the issue to a vote. Her well-made argument is fundamental to the issue.

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Report Stage (5 Dec 2013)

Terry Leyden: I move amendment No. 7: In page 13, lines 30 to 32, to delete all words from and including “when” in line 30 down to and including “matters” in line 32 and substitute the following:“in performing its functions under section 8(1)(a), (b) or (c) in respect of an individual child or family, regard the best interests of the child as the primary...

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Report Stage (5 Dec 2013)

Terry Leyden: I accept the Minister's explanation that these matters are encompassed within the relevant provision. My own experience is that advice from senior officials is generally good. As such, I do not propose to press the amendment.

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Report Stage (5 Dec 2013)

Terry Leyden: I move amendment No. 2: In page 12, line 17, to delete "families" and substitute the following: "all families and the role of parents or guardians therein as integral to the achievement of paragraph (b) above".This amendment was recommended by Barnardos, which argues that the current drafting of the Bill merely transfers the functions of the Family Support Agency, as listed in the Family...

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Report Stage (5 Dec 2013)

Terry Leyden: I accept the rationale behind the Minister's response and do not propose to press the amendment.

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Report Stage (5 Dec 2013)

Terry Leyden: I second the amendment.

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Report Stage (5 Dec 2013)

Terry Leyden: I move amendment No. 1: In page 12, line 16, after “the” to insert “educational welfare”.I welcome the Minister back to the House and assure her that Members have tabled amendments to try to improve the Bill but that they are anxious to see the Bill enacted quickly. This amendment proposes the inclusion of the term "educational welfare" on page 12, line 16, before...

Seanad: Water Services (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (4 Dec 2013)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State. I call on Senator Jim Walsh and he has ten minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Terry Leyden: The Senator might join it.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Terry Leyden: I welcome to the Distinguished Visitors Gallery Fr. Padraig Devine, from Frenchpark in County Roscommon, who is a member of the SMA Fathers who are currently serving in Kenya but started out in Tanzania. Fr. Devine recently established the Shalom Centre for Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation, SCCRR, of which he is executive chairman. The purpose of the organisation is to bring about...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2013)

Terry Leyden: There is no doubt that he would be a great asset. On 31 October 2013 Fr. Devine was awarded the prestigious award by the Caring Institute International Award and was inducted into the caring hall of fame. The 2012 recipient was His Holiness the Dalai Lama and previous recipients include Colin Powell and Jimmy Carter. I am delighted to welcome him to the Seanad and commend him on his work in...

Seanad: Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction (Fixed Penalty Notice) Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Nov 2013)

Terry Leyden: The Senator does not have time to repeat it. His time is up.

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Nov 2013)

Terry Leyden: I am pleased to see the two young ladies from the Department. When I was in the Department of Health I met representatives of the La Leche group. Two male officials were sent to accompany me, which was not very helpful. Nevertheless, that is the past. A far greater number of capable women are now working in the Department of Children and Youth Affairs and other Departments. I wish them...

Seanad: Child and Family Agency Bill 2013: Second Stage (27 Nov 2013)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister and congratulate her on bringing forward the Bill. Fianna Fáil welcomes and, in principle, supports this long delayed and much promised legislation which formally establishes the Child and Family Agency. However, the Bill seems to be more about the agency than the child, with the functions of the agency and the best interests of the child occupying two sections,...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

Terry Leyden: When will the Bill be published? I have already published a Bill, which took me some time. We could run the two Bills together in the House and compare notes. I compliment the Garda Commissioner, Martin Callinan, and his team, the Garda Síochána, the emergency response unit and all associated with the successful capture of seven people detained for the robbery in Killenaule,...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

Terry Leyden: It is before the courts but it is still public knowledge. I want to make a point about this and compliment the Garda Síochána on its speedy action. It is a matter for the courts to decide what the penalty will be for this crime. Emma and Mark Corcoran's house was robbed. Their three children were threatened with having their hands cut off, and yet these-----

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

Terry Leyden: Coming up to Christmas people should be on guard and alert to the robbery of gold and jewellery around the countryside. Shops have been opened up inviting people to bring gold jewellery to be melted down and sold with no restrictions. I am getting tired of free legal aid being granted to people who commit crimes, come out on bail and commit more crimes. The judges, without even questioning...