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Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2003)

Terry Leyden: The Seanad and I express our deepest sympathy to President George W. Bush of the United States of America, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and, especially, the families and loved ones of the seven astronauts on board the shuttle, Columbia, who perished on Saturday, 1 February. The seven astronauts who perished were commander Rick Husband; pilot William McCool; payload...

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (4 Feb 2003)

Terry Leyden: I take this opportunity to thank the Minister for spending so much time here dealing with the amendments and for his patience and commitment to the Bill. I also thank Senators for their contributions.

Seanad: Distinguished Visitors. (30 Jan 2003)

Terry Leyden: I extend a warm welcome to Monsieur Christian Jacob, the French Minister with responsibility for the family, and his party who join us in the Distinguished Visitors Gallery. Céad míle fáilte to you and your party. You are very welcome to Ireland and to the Seanad. We are delighted to have you here and hope your stay in Ireland is fruitful and enjoyable. I also wish to welcome Fiona...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (29 Jan 2003)

Terry Leyden: I want to express my deepest sympathy to the family of the late Peggy Farrell. She hailed from Bantry in County Cork and was formerly Peggy Spillane. She came to Roscommon as a poultry instructress where she met and married her husband, Gussy Farrell, a local business man. She died on 17 January.

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (29 Jan 2003)

Terry Leyden: We will deal with the 28 amendments to amendment No. 15 before putting the amendment to the House.

Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)

Terry Leyden: I wish to share my time with Senator Minihan. I support the motion. I commend the Fine Gael group in the Seanad for putting down the motion and the Leader and my group for putting down a motion in parallel which agrees fully with their sentiments. I was shocked, to say the least, that the IRFU proposes to exclude Connacht. I do not believe it will become a reality. It is totally unacceptable...

Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)

Terry Leyden: There is massive investment in the west. It is important that we retain our professional team. It does give great leadership to young people and something to which to aspire. One should bear in mind that there are 3,075 school rugby players in Connacht – that is a phenomenal number of young players – and there are 43 rugby playing schools in Connacht. Many years ago there were very few...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

Terry Leyden: I wish to raise the case of the Nigerian woman, Amina Lawal, who has been condemned to death by stoning for alleged adultery. I unreservedly condemn the proposed use of the death penalty in this particular case. I ask the Leader to bring our views to the attention of the Nigerian Ambassador to Ireland. We should seek a presidential pardon for this woman who has been harshly treated. I commend...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing me to raise this particular issue.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Dec 2002)

Terry Leyden: I ask the Leader to consider having a debate in the new year on the serious crisis in the Middle East. With the permission of the Chair and the House, we should invite the Minister for Foreign Affairs, the Israeli ambassador and the representative of the Palestinian people in Ireland to come to the House to have an open debate on this issue. A general election will be held in Israel in...

Seanad: Alcohol Consumption by Young People: Statements. (11 Dec 2002)

Terry Leyden: I call Senator John Paul Phelan for a view from the coalface.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I would like a debate next week on the spatial plan. It is with deep concern that we in the Roscommon, Longford and Leitrim region find that the area does not contain any hub town or town targeted for major development. I want to see exactly what implications this will have for rural towns. Does it mean that the IDA and Enterprise Ireland will be directed now not to bring industry to those...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I support Senator Finucane's call in relation to the current dispute in An Post. Will the Leader of the House arrange for the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Dermot Ahern, to come before the House next week to explain this ongoing dispute which is causing untold damage to the postal service? The most damaging aspect is the division between the postmen and...

Seanad: Order of Business. (21 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I am aware that Mr. Philip Flynn will be arbitrating in this dispute. However, I call on the Minister to outline to the House next week what the situation is and to try to resolve it before it escalates into a strike affecting the Christmas mail, which would be a disaster. (Interruptions.)

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Hospital Accommodation. (21 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Cathaoirleach for allowing this matter on the Adjournment and welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children, Deputy Brian Lenihan, who has a special responsibility for children. I raise the issue of the condition of St. Coman's ward in Roscommon county hospital. This is a 30 bed medical ward which is in a deplorable condition and requires major investment...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Hospital Accommodation. (21 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I thank the Minister of State. I hope the Department will be in touch with the Western Health Board and that the issue can be resolved. I know the Department has committed to providing funding and I am confident this essential work will proceed. The Seanad adjourned at 4.10 p.m. until 10.30 a.m on Wednesday, 27 November 2002.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Rail Network. (20 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Parlon, to the House and thank him for his recent very effective work.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: It is a Book of Revelation.

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (Resumed). (13 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, who is a man of immense talent. I wish him well in his ministry. I also thank the Minister, Deputy O'Donoghue, for attending the earlier part of the debate and congratulate him on his appointment and excellent work as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Tourism is an extraordinary business which has major implications for this...

Seanad: Tourism Industry: Statements (Resumed). (13 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: Or any other day. They want cheap access and a quality tourism product, especially in the off-season. There is a tremendous genealogy industry in the United States. For example, the Lenihan, O'Donoghue and Cummins clans could launch a major tour of Ireland. It is remarkable the numbers who travel here under that heading. Iarnród Éireann and Bus Éireann are involved in such campaigns. I...