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About Senator Terry Leyden

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Member of Seanad Eireann 2002 – 2020
  • 2016 - 2020 - Vice-Chairman Joint Committee European Affairs (Link to role of committee & membership) www.oireachtas.ie/parliament/oireachtasbusiness/committees_list/eu-affairs/
  • Spokesperson on Communications, Climate Change and Natural Resources - 2016 - 2020
  • Spokesperson for European Affairs and Integration Policy - 2011 - 2016
  • Member of Seanad Éireann,  1992 – 1993, 2002 – 2020
  • Acting Cathaoirleach of Seanad Éireann, 2002 – 2007
  • Minister of State for Post and Telegraphs and Transport (1982) Minister of State for Health (1987—1989); Minister for Trade and Marketing (1989 – 1992).
  • Chairperson of the Western Health Board, 2001 – 2002.
  • Member of Dáil Éireann, 1977-1992
  • Served on Roscommon County Council for twenty two years (until 2004).
  • A Member of the Council of Europe, 1992.
Summary of my work in Seanad Éireann 2002-2020
  • Initiated and drafted the Registration of Wills Bill 2005. Passed all stages in Seanad Éireann. This was the first private members bill initiated by a Government Senator.
  • Achieved a better deal for Councillors
  • Was active in the establishment of Consultative Health Forum.
  • In support of the campaign for Undocumented Irish citizens in the USA
  • Backed the creation of Joint Policing committees. Requested the Minister to extend pilot scheme to the rest of the country.
  • Alternative Member of the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body.
  • Member of Joint Committee on Broadcasting and Parliamentary Information,
  • Member of Joint Committee on Enterprise and Small Business, which prepared reports leading to the establishment of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board.
  • Backed the creation of the Ombudsman for the Defence Forces.
  • Launched ‘name and shame’ consumer campaign.
  • Voted Magill Senator of the Year 2006
  • Elected on the Labour Panel, Seanad Election 2007
Human Rights
  • Convenor of the Friends of Palestine in the Oireachtas.
  • Led parliamentary delegation to Palestine 2005.
  • Visited drought areas in Kenya with UNICEF and GOAL projects, 2006.
  • Election monitor in Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1998.
  • In 1999, established Kosovo Refugee Aid; appointed Project Co-ordinator.

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