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Seanad: An Bille um an Séú Leasú is Fiche ar an mBunreacht, 2002: An Dara Céim (Atógáil). Twenty-sixth Amendment of the Constitution Bill, 2002: Second Stage (Resumed). (13 Sep 2002)

Sheila Terry: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his election. I hope he enjoys the position and I am sure he will do it justice. I am happy and proud to support the Treaty of Nice. I am also pleased that it is the first issue I have had the opportunity to address in the House. To many people debates on domestic issues such as crime, health and education seem more relevant because they impact on their...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Sheila Terry: I ask the Leader of the House to arrange a debate with the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Michael McDowell, about important issues such as the link between homelessness and crime. I would like to hear how the Minister intends to deal with homeless young offenders who are found in many cities.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Sheila Terry: I have many questions.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2002)

Sheila Terry: Will the Minister consider raising the retirement age for members of the Garda, as such a measure would help to maintain the strength of the force at a high level?

Seanad: Education Funding: Motion (9 Oct 2002)

Sheila Terry: In his report the Minister said he will tackle disadvantage and of course we welcome that. I reject his suggestion that anybody on this side of the House would not do everything in their power to tackle it. We want equal opportunity for everybody, which means providing the resources to allow everybody the opportunity to get into third level education. That has not been the case. I direct my...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Oct 2002)

Sheila Terry: Will the Leader invite the Tánaiste to come to the House to address recent job losses, including the jobs lost yesterday? I heard Chris Horn of Iona Technologies say yesterday that we are in danger of losing thousands of jobs to China in the near future. The Tánaiste should outline to us her plans for ensuring that jobs are kept in this country. I also support Members who asked for a debate...

Seanad: Recognition of Domestic Partnerships: Motion. (16 Oct 2002)

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister of State and thank Senator Norris for taking the initiative in tabling this motion. I accept also that the Leader has tabled an amendment which is acceptable to Senator Norris. Fine Gael is supportive of any moves to recognise the partnerships of same sex couples and non-married cohabiting heterosexual couples. There is an urgent need to eliminate disadvantage and...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Morton Stadium. (17 Oct 2002)

Sheila Terry: The Minister of State will be very aware of Morton Stadium in Santry which is very close to his electoral area. Most Members will be aware of Morton Stadium as the venue where we have seen top athletes like Sonia O'Sullivan in many international events. It is the venue where all our young athletes aspire to compete but it is under serious threat at present as Fingal County Council proposes...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2002)

Sheila Terry: Will the Leader ask the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, or the relevant Minister, to come to the Seanad to debate the national stadium issue before a decision is made on which company will construct the stadium, or if the stadium should go ahead at all? I believe the Taoiseach's office has received several expressions of interest. It is important that the Seanad debate the issue before...

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (24 Oct 2002)

Sheila Terry: I wish to share my time with Senator McHugh.

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (24 Oct 2002)

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister to the House. His presence provides us with a great opportunity to hear his views on how he intends to tackle the very serious issue of crime on our streets. It also provides Members with an opportunity to relate to the Minister our serious concerns about how the level of crime, which is rising each year, is affecting people. The Minister said that he is extremely...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2002)

Sheila Terry: I ask that the Minister for Social, Community and Family Affairs be invited to the House for a discussion on the plight of the tens of thousands who belong to private sector occupational pension schemes and were compelled to join such a scheme by their employers in keeping with the agreement with past Governments over several decades. They now find that their benefits are frozen. This issue...

Seanad: Second Interim Report of the Tribunal of Inquiry into Certain Planning Matters and Payments: Statements. (12 Nov 2002)

Sheila Terry: Mr. Justice Flood must be commended for his excellent work in producing his important interim report. It is an act of public service to the State. Many of those who read the report are justifiably outraged at its content. It is a source of hurt to me that I am a member of a profession in which there is so much corruption. Having said that, there are very few corrupt politicians, but this is a...

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

Sheila Terry: I welcome the Minister of State to the Seanad. I also take the opportunity to welcome the Egyptian Minister for Health and his party to the House. It is appropriate that they are here today for this debate on tourism. I hope they enjoy their visit to Ireland. Our tourism industry is suffering because of a number of events which occurred in the past 12 months. The foot and mouth disease crisis...

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

Sheila Terry: I thank the Minister for taking so much time out of his busy schedule to be with us to debate this extremely important report. The one word that comes to mind is why. The families of those who were infected with the contaminated blood products were asking why before the tribunal commenced and they are still doing so because they did not get the answers to their questions. The report is not...

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

Sheila Terry: I wish to share my time with Senators Feighan and Tuffy.

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

Sheila Terry: I thank the Minister, Deputy Fahey, for remaining so long in the House tonight. The work being done in the community by people on FÁS and community employment schemes is immeasurable. The Minister was given many examples of that work but I do not intend to go over that area again. I live in the Dublin west area, a large part of which is also a RAPID area, and people participating in the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Nov 2002)

Sheila Terry: I had intended to raise the issue of flooding but it will be discussed tonight when Senator Morrissey raises it on the Adjournment. It has had an impact on many people in Dublin city and County Meath. Will the Leader ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to examine urgently the situation where a number of people are seeking compensation from the State as a result of the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Nov 2002)

Sheila Terry: Will the Leader arrange for the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform to return to the House to discuss a number of important issues included in his brief? In particular, I would like him to address something to which he referred on radio this morning. He said he was not taking seriously incidents of violent street crime against young people. He also said it was not worth putting...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Nov 2002)

Sheila Terry: My remarks may be construed as sexist, so I withdraw them. Order of Business agreed to.