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Seanad: Maritime Safety Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: Next Tuesday.

Seanad: Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (30 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: He has not gone yet.

Seanad: Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (30 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. He has been here so often that the House could be known as Parlon country.

Seanad: Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (30 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: That is good-humoured assurance.

Seanad: Public Service Management (Recruitment and Appointments) Bill 2003: Second Stage. (30 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: No. As one who was out of public life for nine years, I can tell the Minister it is a very good place. When he hears the contributions today he will realise the depth of experience of the Members. I commend the Minister of State, the Minister, Deputy McCreevy, the Taoiseach and the rest of the Cabinet on their brave decision to implement decentralisation. It is a radical move and one that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: Does the Senator remember Moscow? A few signatures were forged there too.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: I call on the Deputy Leader to request the Leader of the House to arrange a debate on the report by the GAA, which was chaired by Joe Connolly. The debate should be held in the autumn.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: I do not wish to disagree with the Cathaoirleach, but it would be in order for the GAA report to be part of a broader debate on the consumption of alcohol, soft drugs, sponsorship, closing times and other issues surrounding the licensed trade. Given what the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform has said regarding the extension of licences for restaurants, it is important that he...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: Excellent. I note Senator Ryan's concern on signatures. He should consult with Pronsias De Rossa regarding a signature to Russia for £1 million for the Workers' Party, Democratic Left, which was also allegedly forged.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: To Russia with love. The Russian Communist Party, the Workers' Party and Democratic Left——

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: The forging of £5 notes——

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Noel Ahern, and support the Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004. It is appropriate legislation. In fact, I am surprised any Member of the House would criticise a Government for carrying out its functions in a responsible manner. The Bill regulates the disbursement of massive amounts of public money left in dormant accounts. The Government has made a...

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: The Government was testing the waters. The money was available but it took time to set up the board.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: Members of the board can be re-appointed. Membership of the board, to include the chairman, has been increased from nine to 11 members with a corresponding increase in the quorum for meetings increased from five to six members.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: The Minister is responsible for appointing board members all of whom must have knowledge or experience of matters relevant to the functions of the board. That is a reasonable provision. All existing disbursement board members are eligible for re-appointment to the new board. The terms of office of board members is set at five years. That is all reasonable. Governments have been known to...

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: This is a reasonable, well thought-out Bill. I believe the Minister and Minister of State at the Department of Rural, Community and Gaeltacht Affairs are doing tremendous work in this area, particularly in terms of the CLÁR programme, of which I have some experience. I will provide Members with an example of how the CLÁR programme works. When a community centre in Strokestown, Castlecoote...

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: It is mentioned in this document.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: That can be changed. I will speak to the Minister about it.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: We are only on Second Stage of the Bill. It is nonsense to suggest that the CLÁR programme is not included.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (29 Jun 2004)

Terry Leyden: The CLÁR programme has been extremely successful. It has given a great boost to rural areas. The thrust of the Minister and Minister of State's approach has been one of trying to remove bureaucracy from the system. It is important the funding is given to those who need it as quickly as possible. They can then spend it and create employment in their areas. That is reasonable. I am pleased the...