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Seanad: Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (EirGrid) Bill 2008: Second Stage (24 Jun 2008)

Dan Boyle: The Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources in his opening contribution stated this Bill was an important part of Government energy policy and an important priority within the Government's set of priorities, and that the existence of the programme for Government shows its commitment towards energy in general. The Bill is an important one. Some of its general principles have...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Dan Boyle: The Order of Business is No. 1, motion re the European Union-Australia agreement on passenger name records, to be taken without debate at the conclusion of the Order of Business; No. 2, the Broadcasting Bill 2008 — Report and Final Stages, to be taken at the conclusion of No. 1 and to adjourn not later than 2.30 p.m., unless previously concluded; No. 3, statements on older persons, to...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Dan Boyle: Senator Fitzgerald, opening the Order of Business, suggested an amendment to a debate on the economy, which repeats the call from yesterday's Order of Business. As is usual with such calls, it is difficult to get a Minister available at short notice, but yesterday's call has been taken into account. Efforts are being made to make available the Minister for Finance and there is every...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Dan Boyle: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Dan Boyle: Senator Butler spoke about the potential that exists in the construction industry in light of the recent economic downturn. New construction levels have slowed down considerably. I strongly agree that the attention of the construction industry should turn to the retrofitting of houses to make them more energy efficient. Senator Hannigan welcomed the publication of the heads of the civil...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jun 2008)

Dan Boyle: I have no reason to believe the current Minister for Finance will deviate from that path. Senator Hanafin, in a very ecumenical gesture, welcomed the speech made by Avril Doyle, MEP, during a recent debate in the European Parliament. She commented on the lack of consistency of the UK Independence Party in its concern for the views of Irish voters. I am prepared to be associated with her remarks.

Seanad: Treaty of Amsterdam: Motion (25 Jun 2008)

Dan Boyle: I move: That Seanad Éireann approves the exercise by the State of the option or discretion, provided by Article 1.11 of the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council that it wishes to take part in the adoption of the following proposed measure: Agreement between the European Union and Australia on the processing and transfer of EU-sourced passenger name record (PNR) data by...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Jun 2008)

Dan Boyle: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that the Broadcasting Bill 2008 be allowed to continue until 3 p.m., that Statements on the Elderly be taken from 3 p.m. to 3.30 p.m., and that the Legal Practitioners (Irish Language) Bill 2007 be taken from 3.30 p.m. to 5 p.m., to be followed by Private Members' business.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Jun 2008)

Dan Boyle: I wish to amend the Order of Business further, that No. 2, Broadcasting Bill 2008 — Report and Final Stages, be resumed at 4.30 p.m. after the conclusion of No. 4, Legal Practitioners (Irish Language) Bill 2007 — Committee and Remaining Stages, to conclude all Stages by 5 p.m.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Jun 2008)

Dan Boyle: This amendment is being made on the basis that we have been making good progress, but I will agree if necessary to suspend the debate at 5 p.m. There will not be much time when it resumes at 7 p.m., however.

Seanad: Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008: Second Stage (25 Jun 2008)

Dan Boyle: This Chamber has a proud history of independent thought and action and I believe we have more freedom in this regard than Members of the other House. More use should be made of Private Members' time which should be in putting that independent thought and action into practice. Far too often, when motions on the Government side are moved, they are self-congratulatory. Far too often when they...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

Dan Boyle: I welcome the Senator's concern.

Seanad: Situation in Zimbabwe: Statements (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)

Dan Boyle: Among the chorus of condemnation that will rightly follow from every contribution to this evening's debate, none would be more eloquent than the contribution we heard on the Order of Business from Senator O'Toole.

Seanad: Situation in Zimbabwe: Statements (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)

Dan Boyle: He was involved in a radio debate over the weekend with a person who along with his family was subsequently kidnapped and brutalised for daring to speak the truth about Zimbabwe. Unfortunately those who are clinging on to political power in that tragic country have been using every despicable means to do so. Not only have we heard of incidents such as that, but also newspapers over the...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Dan Boyle: I support the approach advocated by Senator Alex White on whether the children's rights issue should be dealt with by legislation or through a constitutional approach. The Oireachtas has established this committee which is due to report and all options are being considered. Nevertheless the views of the DPP form an important part of that process. No. 1 is a motion on the Planning and...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

Dan Boyle: It is all Greek to us too.

Seanad: Nuclear Test Ban Bill 2006: Second Stage (2 Jul 2008)

Dan Boyle: That this legislation is non-contentious in Irish politics has been alluded to in the debate. A responsible Opposition would not make a call for nuclear tests to occur in Ireland. In this respect, many Senators will be repetitive in welcoming the legislation. Historically, the gestation period between United Nations agreements being reached and legislation being passed has been long. For...

Seanad: OECD Report on Integrated Public Service Reform: Statements (2 Jul 2008)

Dan Boyle: The undertaking and publishing of an OECD report into public service reform is a very useful starting point for an important and necessary debate on the quality of Irish public service and the way forward. The report indicates that Irish public servants are persons of ability and commitment who, in the main, operate effectively. However, there are systemic faults within the public service...

Seanad: Cancer Services: Motion (2 Jul 2008)

Dan Boyle: Recently Professor Tom Keane, who has been appointed to implement the national cancer strategy, met the Green Party parliamentary party as part of his ongoing consultation around the country. I found him a very impressive individual. He has come, with his experience and background, from British Columbia. The benefit of that experience is meant to be directly applicable here. British...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2008)

Dan Boyle: I join others in welcoming the release of Ms Ingrid Betancourt. I also support calls for the Committee on Procedure and Privileges to consider issuing an invitation to Ms Betancourt to come to this House, bearing in mind her availability and ability to do so. As a former member of the Colombian Senate and a former Green Party presidential candidate in that country, her insight would help us...