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Senator Terry Leyden awarded Honorary Membership of The Council of Europe

Local Fianna Fáil Senator Terry Leyden has been awarded Honorary Membership of The Council of Europe in Strasbourg. Senator Terry Leyden was presented with a Diploma and an Assembly medal by the President of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe Mr. Pedro Agramunt at a reception held in his honour yesterday. The Castlecoote …

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Senator Terry Leyden confident Syrian refugees will be welcomed

Fianna Fáil Senator Terry Leyden says he’s confident that the residents of Ballaghaderreen and County Roscommon will rise to opportunity to welcome Syrian refugees to the town. Picture Credit: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea Commenting earlier Terry Leyden said “As a former TD for Roscommon I am optimistic that Ballaghaderreen will lead the way and welcome our …

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Senator Terry Leyden – “FF Bill will provide statutory basis for registration of Wills”

Fianna Fáil Senator Terry Leyden is bringing the Registration of Wills Bill 2016 to Second Stage in Seanad Èireann tomorrow. The Purpose of the Registration of Wills Bill 2016 is to provide a clear statutory basis for the registration of wills by extending the civil registration system. It enables a person making a will or …

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Senator Terry Leyden urges Irish Citizens to apply for British Passport

Senator Terry Leyden has urged people to consider applying for a British passport once the UK leaves the EU, adding that people should “not be ashamed” to apply if it meant easier access to the UK. Senator Terry Leyden says that under UK Legislation people born in the Republic of Ireland before January 1949, with …

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Senator Leyden calls for support for Irish representative at EU Brexit negotiations

At the Council of Europe , Strasbourg Senator Terry Leyden Spokesperson for the Alliance of Liberals and Democrats for Europe (ALDE) sought the support of the President of France, Francois Hollande in relation to Ireland having a representative at Europe/UK Brexit negotiations President Hollande agreed that consideration needs to be given to Irish representation at …

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Senator Terry Leyden “Bill will provide statutory basis for registration of wills”

Fianna Fáil Senator Terry Leyden has introduced legislation in the Seanad aimed at providing a clear statutory basis for the registration of wills. Picture Credit: Glynn’s Photography, Castlerea. The ‘Registration of Wills Bill 2016’ will enable a person making a will, or their solicitor, to register the details of a will with a central authority. …

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No decision made to transfer Monksland Primary Care Centre

No decision has been made to transfer Monksland Primary Care Centre from the Mayo/Galway/Roscommon HSE area to the North Leinster HSE area, which includes Westmeath. The news follows a query put forward by Senator Terry Leyden as part of “Commencement matters” in the Seanad yesterday. Senator Leyden sought assurances from the Minister for Health on …

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Roscommon natives in the running for Seanad Éireann seats

There will be a number of Roscommon natives and connections on the Ballot Papers for the upcoming Seanad Éireann Elections following the deadline for Nominations today. Councillor Maura Hopkins was the last Roscommon person to be confirmed as a candidate. She announced on Friday morning that she would be contesting the election for the Administrative …

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