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Seanad: Planning Issues. (26 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: I thank Senator Feighan for allowing me to add my voice in support of his argument and I welcome the Minister for Education and Science. I will not discuss the matter in great detail as there may be further opportunities to discuss it. The project by the Newfound Consortium is an excellent initiative. I attended the launch of the project and supported the development of Lough Key Forest Park...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: I wish to second Senator White's proposal for a debate on ageing and ageism. This is an important issue which should be debated here. I hope the Acting Leader might regard this as a matter for consideration. I also support Senator O'Toole and Senator Feighan who has tabled a matter regarding the role of An Bord Pleanála for discussion on the Adjournment. I would like a debate on the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: I appreciate that but I would like——

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: I accept that but the point is——

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: I am calling for a debate on the role of An Bord Pleanála. It is also grossly unfair to blame the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government for the turning down of a decision on Lough Key made by An Bord Pleanála.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: That is the political charge being made.

Seanad: Employment Issues: Motion. (25 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: What about the Abbott facility?

Seanad: Employment Issues: Motion. (25 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: What about Abbott? I will contact Councillor Nolan; she will know all about it.

Seanad: Employment Issues: Motion. (25 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: The Minister of State may continue. That was an unscripted comment from Senator Norris.

Seanad: Employment Issues: Motion. (25 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: Yes.

Seanad: Strategy for Men's Health: Statements. (25 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: Hopefully, Senator Norris will be cured by then.

Seanad: Strategy for Men's Health: Statements. (25 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: It is like a serial.

Seanad: Employment Issues: Motion. (25 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State and his civil servants to the House. I wish to move the amendment and before Senator Ryan leaves, I wish to mention that the reason the Government made a decision on an amendment was——

Seanad: Employment Issues: Motion. (25 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: Just to say——

Seanad: Employment Issues: Motion. (25 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: The amendment was tabled by the Government because the motion is addressed to the Government. I move amendment No. 1: To delete all words after "Government" and substitute the following: notes (1) the commitment of the Government to address, in a partnership context, concerns about the maintenance and protection of employment standards in the Irish labour market including, in particular:...

Seanad: Employment Issues: Motion. (25 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: It is a political charge.

Seanad: Employment Issues: Motion. (25 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: In that case, I will refer to the leader of the Labour Party, who is using——

Seanad: Employment Issues: Motion. (25 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: The Senator may record her objection. There is great concern about the views expressed by the leader of the Labour Party and by many members of that party. It is certainly not in keeping with the old Labour Party although it might be in keeping with the new party.

Seanad: Employment Issues: Motion. (25 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: I certainly will do so, but I must make the point that many of the views being expressed by the Labour Party do not have our support on this side of the House. The experience of Irish emigrants exhorts us as a nation to treat immigrants humanely and with respect. We have an opportunity to manage the relatively new phenomenon of immigration in a positive, non-discriminatory, person-centred...

Seanad: Employment Issues: Motion. (25 Jan 2006)

Terry Leyden: The Minister of State is here and can answer. I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me the time to contribute.