Results 3,741-3,760 of 4,085 for speaker:Dan Boyle
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: I am sorry I have upset the Senator but I will not engage in the invective with which he started the debate. Allow me to point out the facts. The Labour Party voted against animal welfare legislation that came before the House.
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: It claims to be in favour of-----
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: The Labour Party claims to be in favour of environmental taxes but when such taxes are proposed they oppose them. The Labour Party claims to be in favour of sustainable transport, yet when Labour Party councillors move motions in local authorities, within 24 hours they are asked to withdraw or water them down because their party leaders tell them they are politically unpopular. I will not...
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: Let us hear about your environmental record in government. Let us hear about your time in the rainbow Government. What did you do about the nitrates directive?
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: I have to do this, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, because every time I make a point I am interrupted. What did they do on the nitrates directive? What did they do about the habitats directive.
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: I want to make the Senator think of the consequences of his statements. I make my apology here and now. What did the Labour Party do in government about the habitats directive or the nitrates directive. It did sweet damn all.
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: We can take it.
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: The Waste Management Bill, introduced by a Labour Party Minister for the Environment and Local Government, includes a provision for incineration, which allows an incinerator to be developed in the constituency Senator Hannigan wants to represent. Would he like to explain to his potential constituents why we have legislation that was brought in by the Labour Party and which he opposes in...
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: I am tired of my party being represented as nice people. When I see some of the bile thrown in front of us tonight, I can only respond accordingly.
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: When I hear such half-baked messages and witness ignorance, I have to say the people who are making these accusations are least well considered to make them. The accusations by the Labour Party, particularly with regard to water quality, are incredible. At a time of national economic downturn and particular pressures on capital expenditure, the Green Party, through its Minister, has managed...
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: I should have four minutes, given the number of interruptions I have had.
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: Do I not get extra time? Most of my time has been taken up by Senator Hannigan.
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: More money has been spent on environmental protection by this Minister than by all previous Governments combined. The Minister initiated the last report by White Young Green on the actual situation in Haulbowline, what the contaminants are and what the risks are. The report found no risk in terms of airborne pollution and drinking water. There are risks to marine environment and particular...
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: I will make one concluding remark. I am disappointed at the number of interruptions I have had to deal with.
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: I made one interruption when Senator Hannigan was making his speech, at which he became very upset. I have experienced at least three dozen interruptions during my contribution. If I speak with passion, it is because I sincerely believe the intent and veracity of the motion are underlined and undermined by the lack of sincerity of those who have moved it. There is only one course of...
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: Did the Senator hear the speeches?
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: This is not about the committee.
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: Correct.
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: It was not mentioned by us.
- Seanad: Environmental Protection: Motion (23 Jun 2010)
Dan Boyle: The Senator did not hear the opening speeches which were-----