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Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) (No. 2) Bill 2008: Second Stage (17 Dec 2008)

Dan Boyle: In terms of the current system, we can also look forward to the report of the Commission on Taxation in 2009. Part of its remit is the way ongoing local government taxation will be reformed. I am confident that among the recommendations of the commission will be the degree to which this type of tax will be a mainstay of local government finance and the better alternatives. In this year's...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (17 Dec 2008)

Dan Boyle: I move: "That the sitting be suspended until 5 p.m."

Seanad: Business of Seanad (17 Dec 2008)

Dan Boyle: It is in line with the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Dec 2008)

Dan Boyle: I agree that there is a need for a debate on the banking sector. Such a debate will take place. I would like to respond to Senator O'Toole's comments on remarks I made about the Financial Regulator last week. I pointed out that the standard of regulation in this country is in line with the hands-off approach to regulation throughout the world. Internationally, there have been substantial...

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (19 Dec 2008)

Dan Boyle: We live in unprecedented times. There has been a downward trend nationally and internationally in key economic indicators unparalleled in economic history. How we deal with it is a challenge for our generation. In Ireland we are feeling it more markedly than most because it has come on the back of the longest sustained period of economic development in the country's history. There is a...

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2008 (Certified Money Bill): Committee and Remaining Stages (19 Dec 2008)

Dan Boyle: I also join in the votes of thanks to the Cathaoirleach for his impartial and judicious marshalling of events in the Chamber, to the office of the clerks and to all staff for helping us to process our work in a very efficient way. I wish all my colleagues in the Chamber a restful Christmas and a solvent new year.

Seanad: Anglo Irish Bank Corporation Bill 2009: Second Stage (20 Jan 2009)

Dan Boyle: We find ourselves here because of the activities of an enterprise which was largely owned and run by individuals who have shown by their behaviour incidents of individual greed that have undermined economic confidence, shown contempt for the law and made matters difficult in terms of the future financial stability of the country. This debate cannot proceed without noting the widespread...

Seanad: Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Motion (27 Jan 2009)

Dan Boyle: The motion is simple in its nature and I am pleased that all parties are prepared to accept the extension of time being sought. It also offers the House an opportunity to express ongoing concerns about the nature and practice of child abuse in society. There is no doubt that recent events which are being examined by the Health Service Executive have appalled people and brought into question...

Seanad: Economic Situation: Statements (27 Jan 2009)

Dan Boyle: What do we need to point the economy in the right direction when every economic indicator is heading in the wrong direction and it may not be possible to arrest the problem for a considerable period? We need a Government which is honest with the people about the scale of the problems we face and the decisions required to overcome them. We need an Opposition which takes a responsible...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second and Subsequent Stages (28 Jan 2009)

Dan Boyle: It is unfortunate there has been a need to introduce emergency legislation of this type. The circumstances surrounding the Bill's introduction represent a catalogue of errors in respect of information passed on and knowledge of what can or cannot be done under the existing legislation. This has created considerable confusion and the Bill before us seeks to correct the position in the...

Seanad: Residential Tenancies (Amendment) Bill 2009: Second and Subsequent Stages (28 Jan 2009)

Dan Boyle: I merely wish to place on record my opinion that one of the individuals concerned is a person of high ability. Not only is he a serving local councillor, he is also a barrister. He would have been appointed to the board on the basis of his expertise in respect of property law, etc., which he practises on a daily basis. I have argued in the past that legislation of this nature which...

Seanad: Industrial Development Bill 2008: Second Stage (Resumed). (28 Jan 2009)

Dan Boyle: This is a welcome Bill. The need to tidy up the apparatus of industrial development has long been discussed and the legislation is an attempt to reshape that infrastructure. While it has been long necessary in administrative terms, in this period in which we must seek value for money in all aspects of Government, the Bill is doubly important. It also affords the Minister and her Department...

Seanad: Economic Issues: Motion (28 Jan 2009)

Dan Boyle: I did not.

Seanad: Economic Issues: Motion (28 Jan 2009)

Dan Boyle: The Private Members' motion was introduced in what appeared to be a spirit of inviting co-operation in regard to the Opposition's——

Seanad: Economic Issues: Motion (28 Jan 2009)

Dan Boyle: I said seven words.

Seanad: Economic Issues: Motion (28 Jan 2009)

Dan Boyle: I find my speeches read better in the arguments I make when they are constantly interrupted by Senator Buttimer. I constantly tell my constituents to read the Official Report on foot of that. In moving the motion the main Opposition party appeared to be saying that a contribution must be made in acknowledging and contributing to the type of decisions that have to be made in the midst of what...

Seanad: Economic Issues: Motion (28 Jan 2009)

Dan Boyle: We are already engaging in an exercise that is Keynesian in its impact.

Seanad: Economic Issues: Motion (28 Jan 2009)

Dan Boyle: It will have——

Seanad: Economic Issues: Motion (28 Jan 2009)

Dan Boyle: The capital stimulus, which is greater than in any other European country, even if it involves catch up in infrastructure, is an economic stimulus in its own right. Major risks are being taken by other economies. The €800 billion stimulus being taken in the United States is in an economy that is already in debt to the tune of $1 trillion. We must ensure we do not get into a difficulty...

Seanad: Economic Issues: Motion (28 Jan 2009)

Dan Boyle: That is an unused resource in our society. We must put in place measures that not only deal with their immediate income needs but ones that will keep such people enthused in terms of seeking further employment and using their genuine abilities to work towards the betterment of society and the economy. We must examine our social welfare system in terms of education and training opportunities...