Results 601-620 of 1,311 for speaker:Sheila Terry
- Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Dec 2004)
Sheila Terry: I welcome the comments of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform regarding the parents of Irish-born children. It is a welcome move and I compliment him. I now ask him to consider the many thousands of families accommodated in direct provision, in particular in Mosney. Families are living in such accommodation for years. It is not appropriate for young children to grow up in an...
- Seanad: Site Acquisitions. (9 Dec 2004)
Sheila Terry: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, for attending to reply to this matter. It is one in which he has an interest. I am hopeful his interest means we will be able to reach a successful conclusion on this very important issue in our area. The Minister of State will be aware of the need to construct St. Patrick's national school at Diswellstown. For a number of years, the school...
- Seanad: Site Acquisitions. (9 Dec 2004)
Sheila Terry: I am happy with the Minister's response.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2004)
Sheila Terry: I support the sentiments expressed by Senator O'Toole in regard to the possible release of the killers of Detective Garda McCabe, particularly given the manner in which this is being dealt with by the Taoiseach. It was extremely upsetting to witness Mrs. McCabe and members of her family on the airwaves expressing their disappointment and, I am sure, anger at the way in which this is being...
- Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004: Second Stage. (1 Dec 2004)
Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister to the House and thank him for remaining in the House as he always does when dealing with legislation. This Bill follows from the referendum in June. While we will table some amendments on Committee Stage we support the thrust of the Bill as we supported the referendum in June. We must accept that an overwhelming number of the people supported the referendum which is a...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2004)
Sheila Terry: I support what Senator Maurice Hayes has said regarding United Nations World Day of AIDS. It is worrying and distressing to see the increasing number of deaths in the world due to AIDS and the many children orphaned as a result. This causes great distress and heartache to many families. We must also recognise the increasing number of AIDS victims in this State, which has increased by 10%...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Nov 2004)
Sheila Terry: I support the call by Senator Brian Hayes for a debate on the National Roads Authority, particularly in light of the appalling accident on the M50 which happens to be in my area. This was the site of another accident which resulted in death some time ago, due to the fact that the crash barriers are not in place. It was not today or yesterday that a call was made to the NRA to provide crash...
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)
Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy de Valera, to the House. It is good to have her here. In his opening statement, the Minister, Deputy Cowen, said that the Estimates and budget must "contribute to our general economic and social development." He also said: "It is the objective of the Government, by making the correct decisions in the Estimates and budget to promote sustainable economic...
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)
Sheila Terry: ââ and that we should continue to help those who are well able to help themselves while once again ignoring the less well-off in our society. This reflects poorly on the Government.
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)
Sheila Terry: I will try to elaborate on why I believe the gap has widened between the haves and the have-nots. I accept the Minister for Social and Family Affairs will make his announcement in regard to social welfare benefits on budget day so we cannot comment on that today. This is in stark contrast to what happened last year in regard to the Estimates when the Minister announced the introduction of...
- Seanad: Book of Estimates 2005: Statements. (24 Nov 2004)
Sheila Terry: Will the cuts be reversed?
- Seanad: Pension Provisions: Statements (Resumed). (18 Nov 2004)
Sheila Terry: As long as it is protected.
- Seanad: Pension Provisions: Statements. (18 Nov 2004)
Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Deputy Brennan. I will preface my comments by echoing what the Minister said in his closing remarks. It must be frightening for the many people who face into retirement without a pension. This is an easy statement to make and with which we all agree. It is also frightening, however, for the many thousands of people who have paid into a...
- Seanad: Pension Provisions: Statements. (18 Nov 2004)
Sheila Terry: Senator Cox is speaking about special savings incentive accounts.
- Seanad: Pension Provisions: Statements. (18 Nov 2004)
Sheila Terry: Who is looking after that pension contribution?
- Seanad: Pension Provisions: Statements. (18 Nov 2004)
Sheila Terry: Is the Senator saying he did the right thing?
- Seanad: Pension Provisions: Statements. (18 Nov 2004)
Sheila Terry: What about the people of today? He did not look after them. We do not know what the future holds.
- Seanad: Pension Provisions: Statements. (18 Nov 2004)
Sheila Terry: There are pensioners today as well.
- Seanad: Pension Provisions: Statements. (18 Nov 2004)
Sheila Terry: The PDs do not care about the present population.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Nov 2004)
Sheila Terry: The Minister for Finance should look at the inequities in stamp duty for first time buyers when dealing with his budget and come into the House to attend a debate on the issue. First-time buyers in Dublin are crucified when it comes to paying stamp duty on second-hand houses. Stamp duty should be removed from second-hand homes up to the value of â¬400,00 for first-time buyers. This approach...