Results 7,921-7,940 of 9,753 for speaker:Terry Leyden

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: The regional health forums will be established this autumn. In accordance with a newsletter circulated to all public representatives——

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: The timeframe is still accurate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: Even though it is a good newsletter.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I appreciate the Chair's ruling.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: Pending the establishment of the health forums, the Leader should schedule regular debates on health.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: That would give us an opportunity to discuss different health issues. The Leader is a former Minister for Public Enterprise. Will she intervene regarding the proposed strike at An Post? I appeal to the Communications Workers Union in this regard——

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I appreciate the dispute has been referred to the national implementation body but if the strike takes place, it could sound the death knell for small post offices. Given the proposal by the Minister for Social and Family Affairs to make payments electronically-——

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: We should play a role. We cannot stand by while a strike takes place.

Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State and his officials. The Bill has had a successful passage through the Seanad. I was very impressed by the way the Minister of State was prepared to listen and debate every issue in a thorough and detailed manner. I wish him success with the passage of the Bill in the other House.

Seanad: Employees (Provision of Information and Consultation) Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (3 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: At 2.30 p.m. next Wednesday.

Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: That is correct.

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: This survey should be circulated to every household in the country. Fianna Fáil and the Progressive Democrats are not wasters, as alleged by the Labour Party. It has been exposed by its non-appearance in the House for this debate. It is not prepared to debate this issue. I hope the Labour Party Senators are listening on their monitors and that they might attend because I am sure the Minister...

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: Even when the Labour Party was part of a Fianna Fáil-led Government, progress was made through the abolition of third level fees and the launch of Teilifís na Gaeilge. Those policies were implemented by a Fianna Fáil-led Government.

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: We abolished section 31, which was introduced by a previous coalition Government.

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: We should take a bow in this regard.

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: That is why we are delighted with these surveys, which are worthwhile. Prior to the budget, we have an opportunity to assist the less well-off in our society. A total of 285,000 people are in receipt of the fuel allowance but costs have spiralled. The price of 1,000 litres of oil is €660 while a bag of coal costs €6.50 and a bale of briquettes costs €2.85.

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: The allowance amounts to approximately €9 per week. Revenue is accrued from oil and petrol sales and this should be redistributed, not to us but to those who need it most. This would be quickest way to give support to those who need it most. This will be a winter of great difficulty for people unless support is given to those who need the fuel allowance. I call on the Minister for Finance...

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: The only financial support available to those on low incomes to meet the cost of fuel and heating their homes is the fuel allowance. This payment by the Department of Social and Family Affairs is available to long-term social welfare recipients and is paid on a weekly basis. The onset of winter and ever increasing fuel costs will inflict hardship on the less well off in society. I seek an...

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: We have been the most caring of Administrations and we will continue to demonstrate that in the forthcoming budget. The Minister for Finance will give an outstanding performance again before the Dáil and the country. I hope the budget will be geared towards those most in need, the elderly and people with disabilities.

Seanad: Quarterly National Household Survey: Statements. (2 Nov 2005)

Terry Leyden: What slogan will the Labour Party use in the next general election?