Results 21-40 of 1,311 for speaker:Sheila Terry

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: Will the Leader ask the Minister for Health and Children to come to the House to facilitate a debate on the health boards, in particular on the issues of value for money, whether the break-up of a number of the health boards into smaller area boards has represented good value for money and whether they are providing the best possible service for those they serve? Perhaps we could have a...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Roads Projects. (4 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister of State and thank him for coming to the House. I am almost embarrassed bringing up a matter that to me is local, but which is also national. It seems trivial compared to the issue raised by Senator Henry, yet it is causing a lot of hardship and annoyance to many thousands. I refer to the appalling condition of Chesterfield Avenue, the main road through the Phoenix...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Roads Projects. (4 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I thank the Minister of State and ask for a copy of his reply. I cannot understand how his argument stands up when he says the gate is not suitable for traffic lights when every other one has them.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I return to an issue I raised some weeks ago, namely, the Supreme Court decision on barring orders which deemed that they are unconstitutional. I thank the Leader for bringing this matter to the attention of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. I understand the Minister indicated that legislation would be in place to deal with this matter prior to Christmas. I am extremely...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I would be obliged if the Leader asked the Minister for Transport to come to the House to discuss traffic and transport infrastructure in the greater Dublin region. While I recognise how well Operation Freeflow is working, given that there is gridlock at certain times, a traffic corps must be established. This has been mentioned previously. I would like to know what the Minister's plans are...

Seanad: Planning and Development (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (10 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I thank Senator McHugh for sharing his time with me. I welcome these amendments to Part V of the Planning and Development Act. They will make the whole system more flexible. The idea is to provide housing for those who are in need of it. Everyone here comes from areas where there are large numbers of people on the waiting lists. In the Blanchardstown area alone, there are over 1,000 people on...

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

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister. He has been here frequently and is paying much attention to us. The subject with which we are dealing is of great concern to everyone. It is certainly of great concern to me because I am particularly concerned about our young people and their future. There will be a serious alcohol problem in the country in a few years. How will we deal with it? If we do not deal with...

Seanad: Primary Education: Motion. (11 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: The Minister of State will be aware of the problems affecting a number of schools in the Dublin 15 area. I, therefore, condemn the cuts to the school building programme this year. Spending on the programme is to increase by 4%, which is less than the rate of inflation in the building industry. In addition, the 1% increase in the lower rate of VAT will affect the programme. The increase will...

Seanad: Primary Education: Motion. (11 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I did not say the Minister of State made any promises.

Seanad: Primary Education: Motion. (11 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: The Government was in office over the past five years and there have not been any great changes. We want changes. The Government's school building programme for the next five years will not address the problems. It is an absolute disgrace. I fully support the motion.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I ask the Leader of the House to raise with the Minister for Education and Science an issue which has been causing great concern in recent days, that is, the condemning of the building at Coláiste Mhuire in Parnell Square. Parents and teachers received letters in recent days notifying them that the building is unfit for habitation or use and that when the school year begins after Christmas...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I am seeking a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I ask the Leader to urge the Minister to address the issue and to provide alternative accommodation.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Second Stage. (17 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I thank the Minister of State for coming into the House to take part in this important debate. This matter has caused distress to many people and must be addressed. I agree with the Leader that we do not want to be responsible for any person being a victim over the Christmas period or not being free to seek the protection to which he or she is entitled under the Constitution.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 1: In page 3, line 11, to delete "having regard to the circumstances of the particular case," and substitute "in exceptional circumstances". I ask that the amendment be adopted. I agree with the Minister of State that every case is urgent, but the provision of the clause "in exceptional circumstances" is extremely important to groups representing people who find...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I am disappointed the Minister of State will not accept my amendment.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I will not press the amendment in view of the Minister of State's response and the ongoing review he mentioned. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I move amendment No. 3: In page 3, line 31, to delete "working". I wish to delete the word "working" so that the paragraph reads: "The order shall have effect for a period, not exceeding 8 days." If amendment No. 3 is accepted, amendment No. 7 will also be accepted. The Supreme Court described the Child Care Act, 1991, as a model which enabled the District Court, on the application of a...

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I said that earlier.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

Sheila Terry: I support Senator Tuffy's amendment. It is important that we place an obligation on the court to fix a date for a return hearing within the eight day period. If we do not, an applicant could be at risk. A judge is in a better position to set the date rather than leaving the matter to the applicant or respondent. This amendment would guarantee that matters would be dealt with quickly, which is...