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Seanad: Irish Agriculture: Motion (12 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: What about the tax reliefs in the budget that were not mentioned in the motion? It is all of a piece.

Seanad: Irish Agriculture: Motion (12 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: The Opposition is being selective in the motions that are put forward. If motions do not reflect the positive measures for agriculture that are included in the budget then the Opposition is being further dishonest. On those grounds I cannot support tonight's motion. I acknowledge that we must overcome the situation that has resulted from the current state of public finances that is putting...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: The Order of Business is No. 1, statements on radon protection measures, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude not later than 1.30 p.m., if not previously concluded, spokespersons may speak for 12 minutes and all other Senators for seven minutes, Senators may share time with the agreement of the House, and the Minister will be called upon ten minutes from the...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: Senators Fitzgerald, O'Toole, Norris, Coghlan, Cummins and Quinn spoke about the quality of Seanad business. There has been a slow response in receiving legislation from the Dáil. The current situation is that there are two Bills before us on Committee Stage, the Housing (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2008, which will return next week, and the Harbours (Amendment) Bill 2008, which is...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: The previous decision on the cervical vaccine was made in August. Members are aware that since then the returns for August and September, in the run-up to the budget of 14 October, showed deteriorating public finances. On that account, one of the first decisions in trying to get a level of control on public finances is not to proceed with additional expenditure that had not happened in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: It was a difficult decision to make, but in terms of financial control, it was one of the easier and more necessary decisions to make. It would be ideal if a vaccination could be put in place——

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: The main measure towards controlling cervical cancer here, reducing its incidence and dealing with its occurrence is the screening programme. The Government is spending €35 million on that.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: In the sense of some of the contributions, one would think it was a case of either-or.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: The situation is as it is with regard to the matter. I am sure opportunities will be taken and if there is a need for a particular debate, we will address that with the Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: I would prefer if it did not happen, but I understand the circumstances in which it is happening.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: Senators Hannigan, Norris, Ormonde and Ó Domhnaill raised the issue of the banks, in particular, their effect on small businesses. Today, a spokesperson for one of the two largest banks — a second of such banks — said he does not see an immediate need for recapitalisation in terms of its profitability. We heard such comments before the introduction of the guarantee scheme and we are in...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: If the Government is to effect savings in this area and ensure both bodies can operate properly, they must be located near each other if they are to share such secretariat facilities. It should be put to the Minister to consider whether that is possible and whether it would effect other savings at the same time. Senator Keaveney raised the question of the white fish fleet restrictions in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: If we are considering the spring, it will be between February and May.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: Senator Coffey asked about the waste management strategy. I share many of his reservations and, on a personal note, I have always felt some discomfort regarding the carbon footprint caused by sending recycled material as far afield as China. If recycling requires the existence of markets, dealing with waste under the proximity principle means that recycled materials should be used close to...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: I am responding to Senator Coffey's question.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: If you let me finish, I will.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: The capacity for incineration in this country is 200,000 tonnes, which is no more than two average sized incinerators. The Senator is correct in noting that proposals have been made for upwards of a dozen incinerators but these cannot be viable because the waste for them does not exist. The only way to make them viable is to create more waste, which is not sustainable, or import waste from...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: I think I have responded to all the issues raised by Senators. If I have missed any points, I apologise and will endeavour to respond to the Senator concerned on a personal basis on the conclusion of the Order of Business.

Seanad: Death of Member: Expressions of Sympathy (18 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: It has passed into legend that at the negotiations on the programme for Government last year, Séamus Brennan turned to those of us who were sitting on the other side of the table and said: "You are playing senior hurling now lads." It might seem like a very condescending comment in cold print, but it was meant as a statement of encouragement. The role he played in those negotiations was...

Seanad: Agriculture Sector: Statements (18 Nov 2008)

Dan Boyle: This debate provides us with an opportunity to discuss agriculture in a more rounded sense. Last week, we debated a Private Members' motion concerning the effects of budgetary decisions on the agriculture sector and today's debate should consider the wider picture. There is no doubt that Ireland can still gain much from its ability to produce good quality food. In that regard, we need to...