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Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: The Minister of State is here to convey the Government's view but we have to take into account the people who are compiling the views.

Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power. I will probably be repeating many of the statements already made on this issue. I was a Minister of State at the Department of Health between 1987-89. I did not have responsibility for nursing homes so I am not answerable in that regard. The Government has welcomed the clarity provided by the Supreme Court judgment, notwithstanding the fact...

Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: They may do as they please. A redress board should be established to assess the claims of nursing home residents and those of other institutions, including psychiatric hospitals, which will also be open to claims. A redress board would be more effective than the system that is proposed. Some families of deceased nursing home residents might be well advised not to put in a claim because they...

Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: It is not Government policy. I am suggesting——

Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: Only Ministers speak on behalf of the Government. A Senator does not.

Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: I made a very helpful suggestion.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: Will the Leader consider arranging a debate to discuss the issue of food safety arising from the statement by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland with regard to the recall of sudan red 1? Some 350 associated products which were on sale are now being recalled. Sudan red 1 goes into Crosse & Blackwell's Worcester sauce, manufactured by Premier Foods in the UK. Worcester sauce is used in a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: No, I am not. People recovering from the effects of alcohol use this product.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: No, I am not. Sudan red 1 is used in some 350 products. It is even used as a so-called cure, but it is not a cure——

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: This carcinogenic dye is used in food products. Arising from this serious situation, the Leader should arrange a full debate and bring the Minister responsible into this House to discuss the issue of food safety. There is a problem with regard to traceability and the manufacture of own brand products by supermarkets. We do not know from where they come and it is about time we had full...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: No.

Seanad: Child Care Services: Statements. (22 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: When is it proposed to sit again?

Seanad: Child Care Services: Statements. (22 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: I am sorry, but the Minister of State will reply.

Seanad: Child Care Services: Statements. (22 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: I will allow strictly one minute.

Seanad: Higher Education Review: Statements. (22 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: I call Senator Ulick Burke, who has ten minutes to respond.

Seanad: Higher Education Review: Statements. (22 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: I understand that spokespersons have ten minutes.

Seanad: Higher Education Review: Statements. (22 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: If that is what has been agreed, that is fine.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: I wish to share my time with Senator Daly. Perhaps the Chair would indicate——

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: I am sure the Leader is listening to the debate. If we move faster, we may finish on time. The disappointment of Senator Bannon is nothing to the disappointment that would have been experienced if his party were in Government when we achieved Objective One status for the BMW region. That party had no plan to regionalise the country. Fianna Fáil took a very brave step.

Seanad: Development of BMW Region: Statements. (16 Feb 2005)

Terry Leyden: The Minister for Finance, Deputy Cowen, was here earlier. I am delighted he came to the House. He made an excellent speech in this regard. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon. One of the most important points made by the Minister was the underspending of €650 million set out in the plan, although Exchequer funding investment in infrastructure in the region was just €240 million...