Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I want to second the amendment proposed by Senator Mary White in regard to her parental leave Bill. I commend and compliment her on preparing this Bill and putting so much work into it. I hope it will get the support of the House in transferring the matter back to the Government to show that the Seanad can introduce private Members' legislation that is worthwhile and successful.

I would like to ask the Leader to arrange an early debate on volunteerism. A wonderful example of community spirit in my own village of Castlecoote in Roscommon is the success of the tidy towns committee in winning Ireland's Best Kept Town competition. Castlecoote also won the best kept village category. Truly, this is the Sam Maguire cup of tidy towns and villages - it is an All-Ireland win. I congratulate Castlecoote tidy towns committee, Roscommon County Council, all the young boys and girls involved, Active Age and the whole community and commend them on their hard work, pride and dedication in maintaining their community. Indeed, as local councillors are sometimes not mentioned, I would like to mention Councillor Orla Leyden of Roscommon County Council for her input. A councillor who went before her was very active in the area too-----