Leyden, Terry

Mental Health Services Provision

I thank the Cathaoirleach for taking this motion today. While I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Kevin Humphreys, I am very disappointed that the Minister of State with responsibility for thi...

It is part of the matter under consideration. That is why I was particularly anxious for the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, to be here to respond to the questions allegedly raised with ...

The Minister has not responded to any of the questions put forward by me or Councillors Fitzmaurice and Leyden. Senator Kelly should consider his position in light of this reply but I hope we get ...

  The Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, is not carrying out her responsibilities to the people of the west and she is washing her hands of this particular issue. I am disgusted w...

It is not the vision for change that was envisaged.

The Government does not support it.

Order of Business

Today is Europe day and it is Europe day in the Oireachtas. I got an invitation to attend an event this morning. The only thing was that I took the view that the Cathaoirleach should have had the...

  Finally, thank you, A Chathaoirligh, for allowing me a commencement matter on the Rosalie unit and Knockroe House in Castlerea and on psychiatric services. The Minister of State, Deput...

I would prefer not to take the question at all if the Minister of State is not prepared to come to the House. She had plenty of notice but she was not here. She is running away from the issue. S...

Did he threaten to resign from the Labour Party? What is his position now in light of the reply from the Minister of State, Deputy Humphreys? I would be interested to know.

Yes.

Hear, hear. I agree with Senator Kelly.

In fairness, the Leader has a lot of influence over them.

Voted Yes

Europe Day and European Commission Work Programme: Statements

I welcome the Minister of State with responsibility for European affairs. It is appropriate to recognise Europe Day, which I presume is happening all over Europe. Perhaps this morning's effort in...

  Unfortunately, the European Union has been damaged by the amount of legislation and recommendations coming from the European Commission that have never been scrutinised by either House ...

  In the European Union there is a vast area of responsibility. The Minister of State made a point about legislative scrutiny. The Joint Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine he...

  I compliment Deputy Dominic Hannigan, Chairman of the Joint Committee on European Union Affairs, of which I am a member, on his leadership in dealing with the referendum on the possible...

  We heard a submission today at the committee meeting from the National Youth Action Group which gave a very good and comprehensive report on the attitudes of young people. They argue t...

  I congratulate the Minister of State and wish him a happy Europe Day.

Sport Ireland Bill 2014: Report and Final Stages

Voted No