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Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2008)

Dan Boyle: No one wishes to see a return to the time when our debt-gross domestic product ratio was 140% of what was being collected in taxes in any given year. Many factors can be considered in respect of the economy's future that will put us in a better position in an uncertain world and global economic climate. I would like the opportunity to discuss such matters in the House when Members return...

Seanad: Address by President of the European Parliament (8 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: I welcome President Pöttering. In my role as Deputy Leader of the House and representing the Green Party, Comhaontas Glas, I join in the welcome given to him by previous speakers and welcome several aspects of his speech. Senator Fitzgerald has raised the details of the position on climate change and energy security and I, too, welcome those aspects of the President's speech. It is an...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: The statement by the Taoiseach last week should remind Members that he will remain in office until the date on which he has decided to step down. It would be more appropriate to have a debate closer to that date rather than sooner, not so much to pass judgment but to acknowledge his contribution over his period in office. I acknowledge that the decision has been made and all of us in public...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: The House can have a valuable debate on this to support the cause. The second debate I call for has more local significance, although it has national importance. A report has just been produced on the national aviation strategy, particularly on Cork Airport and its relationship with Dublin Airport. It was compiled by Mr. Peter Cassells on behalf of the Government. While it attempts to...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: ——there are wider issues that need to be debated in this Chamber.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: I am surprised the Senator even needs to ask that question.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: Am I not sitting on this side of the Chamber?

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: There is a certain Senator who sometimes believes a meeting in this Chamber is a meeting of the Cork GAA county board. There should be a better sense of decorum.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: Along with Senator Fitzgerald, I refer to the ongoing events in Limerick on which I would like to have a wider debate. Obviously in terms of public safety no one accepts what is happening in Limerick but we all should work towards the success of the Limerick regeneration plan in particular. Everyone in public life should do so. We should debate the wider issue of trying to encourage...

Seanad: Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs: Motion (9 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: In looking at this Private Members' motion I have to ask whether the situation as regards people with special educational needs is what it should be. I am certain the answer is "No", and I do not regard that as acceptable. Neither do I believe the progress being made in this area is sufficient, or happening fast enough. In supporting a motion such as this, I must ask myself if I am able to...

Seanad: Education for Persons with Special Educational Needs: Motion (9 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: He gave the impression he would prefer to be elsewhere. He instigated the idea of multi-annual funding, particularly in respect of those with an intellectual disability. Deputy Cowen's having held the health portfolio will help in shaping future Government policy in this area. We can only hope that is the case. I agree with the sentiments of Senators on the parents of autistic children...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: Senator Regan is lucky his parliamentary privilege is being protected.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: The coming days will see the imminent publication of a Green Paper on local government reform and this House should take the first available opportunity to discuss the contents of that document. We should be aware that the need for local government reform is accepted across the political system. The existence of tribunals of inquiry come about in the main because of the existence of...

Seanad: Kidnapping and Detention of Ms Ingrid Betancourt: Motion (10 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: In agreeing an all-party motion on this issue last December the House felt it was doing what it could to bring attention to seeking the earliest possible release of Ingrid Betancourt. In returning to the issue today and speaking directly to that motion we are amplifying and embellishing that call because of the circumstances in which Ms Betancourt finds herself. It is believed she is...

Seanad: Kidnapping and Detention of Ms Ingrid Betancourt: Motion (10 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: Next Tuesday, 15 April at 2.30 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: I join in the congratulations of other party leaders and Senators on the success of Senator Cannon on becoming the leader of the Progressive Democrats. I add my commiseration to our other colleague, Senator O'Malley. It is the first time a political party has been led by someone in Seanad Éireann. There was such an occasion in the Seanad of the Irish Free State when a short-lived party, a...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: I might be of assistance in terms of inquiries into a civil partnership Bill. The heads of the Bill exist. There was an accurate press report in The Irish Times as to what the heads might contain. As a Member of the House, that is not a satisfactory way to communicate anything. It is my understanding that one aspect of the Bill is under Cabinet consideration. Once that discussion has...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: As far as I understand, the timetable is still on course for September. On the Lisbon treaty, the President of the European Parliament made a fine address to the House in recent weeks. It has been suggested on the Order of Business that the best way for the House to approach the subject would be to hold a series of debates on different aspects of the treaty, such as the social charter, the...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: I again break the silence I have broken on three other occasions during the Order of Business in calling for a debate on national aviation policy. The Government has appointed a mediator to Cork Airport. The mediator's report has been accepted by the board of Cork Airport. It is a situation which, unfortunately, we are going to have to learn to live with.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Dan Boyle: At least I am still singing in tune.