Results 8,221-8,240 of 9,753 for speaker:Terry Leyden

Seanad: Rights of Migrant Workers: Statements. (13 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: We are partners.

Seanad: Health Service Reform. (12 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, for coming to the House to respond to the matter I am raising on the Adjournment. I ask the Minister of State to implement sections 41 to 44 of the Health Act 2004, which was signed into law on 17 December 2004. I would like him to outline details of the establishment of the consultative forum in this regard. I would also be interested to...

Seanad: Health Service Reform. (12 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State for his reply and welcome the decision to implement the legislation. I urge that this be introduced as soon as possible because it is vital for local democracy.

Seanad: Expressions of Sympathy on the Death of His Holiness, Pope John Paul II: Motion. (12 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: We all should feel inadequate when speaking about this great man. Pope John Paul II was a real spiritual leader who had a most spiritual death. I went to the Phoenix Park to that great event in 1979 where I met Seán McBride. I also saw Oliver J. Flanagan in all his finery. He went on to Knock to meet the Pope there, which was the centre of his visit to Ireland. John Paul II was born on 18...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: I am glad the Leader has put a debate on Gama on the agenda for tomorrow. Deputy Joe Higgins does not have a monopoly on concern for workers in this country.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Apr 2005)

Terry Leyden: What is involved here is the exploitation of Turkish workers by Turkish firms, not by Irish employers. Furthermore, the permits should be given to the applicants, not the employers. This is where the difficulty arises. I hope the Department will publish the report tomorrow with the support of this House and that the courts will not suppress the truth. The courts are interfering with the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: I draw the Leader's attention to the Health (Amendment) Act passed here on 10 March and signed by the President on 11 March in accordance with an earlier signature motion. The Irish Medical Organisation has vetoed this Act. Must we have a health warning when we pass a Bill here "subject to the approval of the IMO"? A total of 200,000 people will qualify for medical cards under this...

Seanad: West Link Toll Bridge: Motion. (23 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: Senator Ryan, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: I hereby request the Leader, Senator O'Rourke, to arrange for an emergency debate on the crisis in the accident and emergency department in Roscommon County Hospital, where 13 patients were on trolleys on 21 March. Having allocated €8 million to the new accident and emergency department in Roscommon, which was officially opened by the Taoiseach on 4 February, nine of the——

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: Nine of the beds are left idle and 40 staff were approved but not appointed. The Health Service Executive——

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: On a point of order——

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: On a point of order, I think I have the same rights as any other Senator in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: I have a right to bring issues forward on behalf of the people of Roscommon.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: I am not questioning the ruling of the Chair, I am questioning the time I was allowed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: The Government invested €2.5 million.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (23 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: Tomorrow.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: People do not have to go that fast.

Seanad: Schools Building Projects. (22 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: I am delighted that the Minister for Agriculture and Food is here as she has a great interest in and knowledge of the region in question. I seek to ascertain when the major development at Elphin community college will be approved to go to tender. Elphin has a proud record of second level education for many years. Its first school, the Bishop Hudson Grammar School, opened in 1869. Up to the...

Seanad: Schools Building Projects. (22 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: I am grateful for the Minister's reply. I am disappointed this project is not making the progress it deserves in a rural area where we need education. This school is the lifeblood of the town of Elphin. Elphin community college must be given the priority it deserves and I appeal to the Government to progress the matter.

Seanad: Road Traffic Offences. (22 Mar 2005)

Terry Leyden: Mea culpa.