Senator Terry Leyden - About Me

About Senator Terry Leyden

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