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Seanad: Banking Sector: Motion (25 Feb 2009)

Dan Boyle: I will certainly not play the game that Fine Gael has played, suggesting this can be done easily and that people can be told what they want to hear. We must tell people what they do not want to hear. The situation is serious and critical and the decisions we make from here on will be vastly unpopular because they must be taken——

Seanad: Banking Sector: Motion (25 Feb 2009)

Dan Boyle: ——mostly because of an international situation and partly to correct mistakes made in our political system. Until we understand this, the kind of pantomime, table tennis politics does nothing for the benefit of this country and does nothing in terms of the honesty of presenting motions of this type in Private Members' time. I ask the Opposition to consider this and to avoid the party...

Seanad: Middle East Conflict: Motion (26 Feb 2009)

Dan Boyle: Today's motion was moved in a spirit of consensus and countersigned by leaders of the various groups. However, it is important that the impression does not go out that the whole House thinks collectively on this just because the attitude of the Government is being expressed in the debate. Within the country there are people with a different perspective on events in the Middle East. We must...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2009)

Dan Boyle: The figures in front of us are stark. Of the €55 billion we intend to spend in 2009, €20 billion will go on social welfare, €20 billion on public sector pay alone and only €15 billion will go to all other services. Our expectation, which could yet prove to be very optimistic, is that at best we will raise €37 billion in tax this year. We are getting used to using the word...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2009)

Dan Boyle: Largely.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Second Stage. (26 Feb 2009)

Dan Boyle: I saw the ten points and went on record as saying I welcome most of them. The idea that the shortfall in question and all subsequent shortfalls, including the €4 billion at the end of this year and the following year, and the €3.5 billion at the end of the year thereafter, can be met by that formula if tax receipts remain constant is not very honest. The reality is that this year's...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Feb 2009)

Dan Boyle: On the Order of Business these days I am not sure whether we are talking about the need for a rolling debate on opinion polls or on the economy. Today's opinion poll shows the trend that was shown in two previous opinion polls and takes a snapshot of how Irish people are thinking at the moment. This House and the other House are meant to try to anticipate, describe and respond to such...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages. (27 Feb 2009)

Dan Boyle: Amendment No. 6 is an alternative to No. 5 and they will be discussed together.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages. (27 Feb 2009)

Dan Boyle: As it is now 2 p.m., I am required to put the following question in accordance with the order of the Seanad of this day: "That each of the sections undisposed of is hereby agreed to, that the Schedule and the Title are hereby agreed to, that the Preamble is hereby agreed to, that the Bill is accordingly reported to the House without amendment, that Fourth Stage is hereby completed and that...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2009)

Dan Boyle: The Order of Business is No. 1, Legal Services Ombudsman Bill 2008 — Committee and Remaining Stages.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Mar 2009)

Dan Boyle: Senator Fitzgerald inquired as to whether there will be a new budget. In the aftermath of both Houses taking measures in respect of the public sector pension levy, it is hoped that the fall in tax receipts evident in the tax returns for November and December will be corrected. It is also hoped that the next budget will be introduced in December of this year as planned. If the position...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Mar 2009)

Dan Boyle: Senators Alex White and Mullen inquired about the report by Transparency International. I understand that report is excellent and refers to many issues which deserve discussion in the House. I refer, for example, to the issue of political fund-raising — which was addressed at an event last weekend — and the need to deal with how this is provided, the amounts collected and the purposes...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Mar 2009)

Dan Boyle: Senators O'Donovan and Keaveney requested a debate on the seafood industry. Senator Keaveney also inquired about the distribution of functions relating to the marine among several Government Departments. It would be apt for the House to engage in a debate on the seafood industry. Meetings are taking place today among representatives of the fishing industry, the Department and EU officials...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Mar 2009)

Dan Boyle: The House recently dealt with the Broadcasting Bill 2008, the debate relating to which was quite detailed in nature. On the previous occasion on which I acted in the Leader's stead, I was obliged to bring the proceedings of the House to a halt at 11 p.m. as a result of the nature of the debate on that legislation. I accept the need for a wider debate on all aspects of the media and I will...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Mar 2009)

Dan Boyle: I suspect that AIB is referring to its largest debtors in this regard.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Mar 2009)

Dan Boyle: I thank Senator O'Toole for clarifying the position. The Government does not have plans to nationalise any other financial institutions. We just approved a recapitalisation measure and we are waiting to see whether this will have the desired effect. If such an effect is not forthcoming, consideration may be required in respect of a further injection of capital. The option of...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Mar 2009)

Dan Boyle: Senator Leyden asked about the energy regulator and eel fishing, as did Senator Butler. I will bring their concerns to the attention of the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources. I suspect the proposal is made on scientific grounds and if the Minister needs to explain it to the House, I am sure he will do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Mar 2009)

Dan Boyle: Apparently he did so in a recent Adjournment debate. Senators Mullen, Hanafin and Ó Murchú raised the recent scientific breakthrough in adult stem cell research. The House should note that and bear it in mind in the context of any further discussion it has on this issue. I am sure a request will be made for such a discussion; it has been made regularly in this House. Senator Glynn spoke...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Mar 2009)

Dan Boyle: I am sorry. Senator McFadden pointed out the success and prioritisation of the screening programme and mentioned the current coverage in the media of a young woman who is dying of the disease in the United Kingdom. The Senator mentioned the savings it is hoped will be made on the e-voting system. It is unfortunate that when we talk about saving money, the money is not available to be spent...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Mar 2009)

Dan Boyle: The Order of Business is No. 1, Adoption Bill 2009 — Committee Stage, to be taken at the conclusion of the Order of Business and to adjourn not later than 5 p.m., if not previously concluded, and No. 22, Private Members' motion No. 34 on the development of microfinance, to be taken at 5 p.m. and to conclude not later than 7 p.m. The business of the House will be interrupted between 1.30...