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Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: It does not include the amendments made by the Dáil.

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: While the Minister of State is checking the document, I will take the opportunity to voice my opposition to the exclusion of Members of the Seanad from membership of the board, under subsection 22(5)(a). This issue was raised in the context of our debate on the legislation introducing the Injuries Board. A former Senator, Joe O'Toole, was appointed vice chairman of that board by the former...

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: The Minister, Deputy Reilly, specifically stated that this provision was amended in the Dáil. However, the document I have, which I assumed was the most up-to-date version, does not include that amendment. It is not a particularly contentious matter but it has been raised before. The former Minister for State, John Curran, agreed that councillors could be members of a board in the context...

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State for being proactive in this regard. I was in a similar position to her in the past. I commend the Minister of State on using her delegated power to take appropriate action on legislation having listened to debate in this House. I know of particular Ministers of State who are reluctant to make changes.

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: Yes. When I was a Minister I listened to debates in this House. I know that as Minister, acting on behalf of Government in this House, one can take appropriate action in response to issues which are not earth shattering. That is a fact. I commend the Minister on State for the manner in which she approached this issue. I also thank the House for suspending for a few minutes so the issue...

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: Yes, subject to the Minister of State tabling an amendment on Report Stage.

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I second the amendment. I support Senator Barrett's proposal. I thought at first that this was a Government amendment until I saw the name of the proposer. It would seem to be a policy of the Government. I respectfully suggest that this amendment be considered although I appreciate there is a time constraint on this Bill. The argument has been very well made by Senator Barrett. If the...

Seanad: Nurses and Midwives Bill 2010: Committee Stage (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: They are.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I can give evidence for Senator O'Brien.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: Thanks for the memories.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I second the amendment to the Order of Business. I ask the Leader if tomorrow he would consider marking the start of the 16 days of action opposing violence against women, which is organised by Women's Aid nationally but which is also an international campaign. It would be important at some stage that Members would have an opportunity tomorrow to mark this event. It is an important issue. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I will be making representations that this order be removed. I commend Deputy McCarthy, that courageous Labour Deputy from Cork, who stood out and opposed this. He stated that it created an impression that politicians were above and beyond the norms applying to the public. That is the impression. Yesterday when I was arriving at Heuston Station, there were 50 taxis lined up. They are...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I put the question.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: Is it important that the Minister of State, Deputy Ring, would get to the Aviva Stadium to watch a match?

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: Please control yourself, lady.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I have a question for the Leader. I want to debate this statutory instrument because it was slipped in during the middle of the night. They took their time.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: I did not finish the point I was making. There was no debate in either House with regard to this statutory instrument. It is being introduced in the sneakiest and most sly way. When I was a Minister of State, I did not use the bus lane at all. Previous Governments were told by the Minister not to abuse that particular provision.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: On a point of order, I chaired the session yesterday and I accept that the Minister, Deputy Howlin, was giving a very good account of himself. I do my best to protect the integrity of the Chair in the Cathaoirleach's absence.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Nov 2011)

Terry Leyden: It was not that long ago.