Results 41-60 of 9,753 for speaker:Terry Leyden

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

Terry Leyden: If Aer Lingus had been left without competition, it would today cost approximately €400 to travel to London whereas now it can be done for approximately €19. Aer Lingus is a great company, but all the trimmings have been removed. It is now a get on, get off airline, which is fine as travellers get to their destination on time and in safety. I compliment Michael O'Leary. Despite his...

Seanad: Lindsay Tribunal Report: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I join in the welcome extended to the Minister for whom it is possibly difficult to be here given the circumstances. He is here to represent and speak for the Department of Health and Children and the Government, although he was not a Minister during the period under discussion. I thank him for staying in the House for the full debate, which reflects his personal concern. Senator Feeney made...

Seanad: Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I would never challenge Senator Norris in regard to Bloomsday or James Joyce because he is the noted expert.

Seanad: Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: The Senator referred to the national drugs strategy group which has been allocated 800 places on community employment schemes and there has not been a reduction in that number. However, there is a question mark over them this year. Bearing Senator Norris's comments in mind, I would like to ensure these places are not affected because they are important. I welcome the Minister of State back to...

Seanad: Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I am satisfied about the Government's continued commitment to the community employment programme, which was set out in the Programme for Prosperity and Fairness. There is no doubt the employment programme is an overwhelming success. The primary purpose of community employment is to provide work experience and training for the long-term unemployed to facilitate their re-entry to the labour...

Seanad: Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I refer to the practicalities of the scheme. The Minister has examined them and in some areas there is a requirement for 12 to 14 workers when seven workers would suffice and the job could be carried out efficiently and effectively.

Seanad: Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: FÁS has great difficulty recruiting people for schemes where I live. Unemployment is not high enough and work permits are being provided to foreigners.

Seanad: Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: Hundreds of permits have been issued to people from South America and continental Europe so that they can work in Roscommon town. Do Opposition Members live in the real world?

Seanad: Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: A community employment scheme will be reintroduced in my parish of Athleague but it is extremely difficult to recruit people to participate in it. Community employment provides training in many areas and the Minister of State is faced with the reality of creating jobs for those who participate. A young man from my village took up a scheme and was fully trained as a stonemason. He cannot keep...

Seanad: Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: We cannot live beyond our means. The current economic position pales into insignificance in comparison to 1987. Some Senators would not survive if they had to face the 10% cut in funding I had to face as a Minister of State in the Department of Health. Many of us lost our seats subsequently as a result but that is life. Let us be realistic. I hope Fine Gael does not get into Government again...

Seanad: Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I compliment the Minister of State and wish him well in his work. I hope he gets as much as he can for his Department in the Estimates. He made an excellent presentation to the Fianna Fáil parliamentary party earlier. His most telling contribution was when he asked why should we insist on recruiting 15 or 16 workers for a scheme when eight workers could do the job as efficiently and...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Satellite Space Allocation. (13 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. The question of the utilisation of satellite space allocated to Ireland under international agreement arose during my tenure as spokesperson for Communications. I raised with the Minister at that time, the former Deputy Jim Mitchell, the question of the allocation of Ireland's satellite location to a company called Atlantic Satellites, which was a...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Satellite Space Allocation. (13 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I ask that the Flood tribunal investigate this. I have given the Department all the replies.

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Satellite Space Allocation. (13 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: The Minister has provided a detailed response but he has not responded to the allegation—

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Satellite Space Allocation. (13 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: I am asking the Flood tribunal to investigate this issue.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Nov 2002)

Terry Leyden: It is a Book of Revelation.

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. (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...