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Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: Ar 10.30 a.m. maidin amárach.

Seanad: Compulsory Retirement from the Irish Army of Lieutenant Dónal de Róiste: Motion (10 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: ): I welcome the Minister of State. No. 37 is a motion on the compulsory retirement of Lieutenant Dónal de Róiste in 1969. Before calling on Senator Eoghan Harris to propose the motion, I remind the House that there is a long-standing rule of the Seanad that the President should be outside and above debate in the House. Under Article 13.8.1° of the Constitution, the President is not...

Seanad: Compulsory Retirement from the Irish Army of Lieutenant Dónal de Róiste: Motion (10 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: Chris Mullin.

Seanad: Compulsory Retirement from the Irish Army of Lieutenant Dónal de Róiste: Motion (10 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: I second the Government amendment. I also commend Senator Harris, in particular, as well as his colleagues among the Independent Senators, on tabling this timely motion. He has pointed out that, as a Member of the other House, I raised this issue on a regular basis. One of the more recent occasions on which it was raised in that House coincided with the 100th anniversary of the acquittal...

Seanad: Compulsory Retirement from the Irish Army of Lieutenant Dónal de Róiste: Motion (10 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: However, the issue at hand concerns the rights and entitlements of Dónal de Róiste. Through the court decision made a number of years ago, the ultimate redress must be perceived to be effective. While one cannot prejudge a process, it is to be hoped that, if given a proper context, there will be only one obvious result from such a process. I sense from their contributions that all...

Seanad: Compulsory Retirement from the Irish Army of Lieutenant Dónal de Róiste: Motion (10 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: Everyone has his calling. I point to the work, in particular, of the journalist and author, Don Mullan, through both his articles and the publication of his book on the subject a number of years ago. As Senator Harris stated, he has propagated a conspiracy theory that parallels the injustice done to Dónal de Róiste. In common with the Senator, I do not believe it really matters whether...

Seanad: Compulsory Retirement from the Irish Army of Lieutenant Dónal de Róiste: Motion (10 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: Throughout a period during which the original personnel such as the Army Chief of Staff and other senior officers have long since been succeeded in their positions by others, there was a natural reflex to ensure the original decision stood and was not challenged or questioned. If the motion achieves anything----

Seanad: Compulsory Retirement from the Irish Army of Lieutenant Dónal de Róiste: Motion (10 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: That would be fair enough. If the motion achieves anything, it will be a step forward in respect of the justice now merited by Dónal de Róiste and in a further peeling away of an attitude that, unfortunately, still obtains in Irish life to the effect that authority cannot be questioned and authority lacks the grace to change and be questioned. I again thank Senator Harris for tabling the...

Seanad: Mental Health: Statements. (23 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: The personal commitment of the Minister of State to these issues is recognised by all in the House. The document, A Vision for Change, is acknowledged as progressive and the frustration is due to the delay in implementing it fully. However, the Minister's renewed commitment and the support he is receiving from the Cabinet must be acknowledged. My colleague, Senator Ó Brolcháin, has...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: I, too, would like to be associated with the welcome to the new members of Government and to wish them well on their new seals of office. I want to express confidence in their ability to help shape the future direction of the Government. In particular I welcome the appointment of my two party colleagues, Deputy Mary White and Deputy Ciarán Cuffe, to their respective offices. My party is...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: The representation of the Green Party in this Government is no greater than the representation held by similar parties of similar size in previous Governments.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: The Progressive Democrats were in the previous Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: We had the Progressive Democrats in the last Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: I would prefer to be inviting thought.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: It would be helpful if we heard some concrete thinking from the other side of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: The position of the Green Party in this Government is no different to that of the Democratic Left Party in the rainbow Government of which the party opposite was a member.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: Perhaps the microphones can be improved. I worry for the throats and nodules of some of the Members opposite given they are shouting so much.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: I would like to clear up-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: I do not believe he will be any more enlightening anyway.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

Dan Boyle: I wish to put on record the need for this House to debate the new structure of government in terms of responsibility for jobs, job creation and job training. I do not believe there is any confusion about this. The same responsibilities exist. Responsibility for industrial development and research remains with the new Department of Enterprise, Trade and Innovation. The job training aspect...