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- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)
Dan Boyle: People should be more honest about it. The idea is that this has been a politically controlled situation; it has not. This has been a technocratic, technical negotiation.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)
Dan Boyle: The reality is that this country has to access money and if it does not do so by this means, the only other means is on international money markets at twice the rate secured, if not more. Any economic planning that is based on accessing money at twice the cost we are getting under this deal must be honestly admitted by those who are calling for a renegotiation.
- Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2010)
Dan Boyle: Senators Dearey and Ormonde called for debate on the Construction Contracts Bill which was introduced in this House by Senator Quinn. The Senator has advised the House that this is a Bill of increasing complexity and he is dealing with the Office of the Attorney General to try to resolve those difficulties and bring it back to the House at the earliest opportunity. There is one difficulty...
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2010: Second Stage (15 Dec 2010)
Dan Boyle: The Bill contains many valuable and necessary changes in regard to the organisation of social protection. The main provision in the Bill, the transfer from FÃS of employment and community services, is probably long overdue. The extent to which FÃS outgrew itself as an organisation and the loss of direction which resulted from that has meant that many of these changes are necessary. The...
- Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions Bill 2010: Second Stage (15 Dec 2010)
Dan Boyle: The fact we allowed such a situation to develop was far from sustainable. I welcome the further reduction and the moves to rationalise this area. Senator Mullen pointed to the necessary changes in this Bill which were promised by the Civil Partnership and Certain Rights and Obligations of Cohabitants Act 2010. Whatever about the concerns people have about the debate on the Social Welfare...
- Seanad: Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Second Stage (16 Dec 2010)
Dan Boyle: This morning I attended the MacGill forum at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, where the proceedings of the summer school were published. I made a contribution at that event on the topic of banking reform. Senator White and others mentioned the lack of debate on this Bill. There has not been a lack of debate on banking policy or in this House on the need to address such measures or...
- Seanad: Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Second Stage (16 Dec 2010)
Dan Boyle: I understand senior debt in all banks amounts to approximately â¬15 billion, while subordinated debt amounts to â¬10 billion. These are the figures I have heard. It is a pity people cannot make a distinction between types of debt. It is dishonest to suggest all debt can be eliminated with the flick of a wrist. At best, we will be able to negotiate a discount on debt. Even to touch...
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)
Dan Boyle: I join the other speakers in thanking the Cathaoirleach and the staff of the House for their help and co-operation during this past session. In reply to Senator Bacik, I am disappointed she did not listen to or read yesterday's speech which was emphatic regarding a climate change Bill. My expectation is that when we return after the recess, the first legislation in the Seanad will be the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)
Dan Boyle: The Bill will be published next week-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)
Dan Boyle: It would be nice for once, before we get to the end of the year. I refer to yesterday's judgment of the European Court of Human Rights and I also agree with the previous speakers on the need for legislation. Whether it is possible to legislate in the remaining time left to the Government, at least a Bill should be published as the issue needs to be addressed. There is a logic to the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)
Dan Boyle: It is already in place.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)
Dan Boyle: The Senator is wrong.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)
Dan Boyle: He is wrong.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)
Dan Boyle: He is wrong.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)
Dan Boyle: Do not perpetuate untruths. Admit you are wrong.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)
Dan Boyle: I keep telling Senator Buttimer. His hearing is the problem.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)
Dan Boyle: I will do it for you, Jerry.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)
Dan Boyle: The fuel allowance was increased.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)
Dan Boyle: When my party made an announcement on 22 November last about its continuation in government, it laid down a number of principles that need to be adopted in the run-up to the general election if proper stewardship is to be handed to an incoming Government. We referred to the need to oversee the talks that were ongoing with the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the IMF. We...
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)
Dan Boyle: Other matters, such as cronyism and crony capitalism, have also been raised. Senator Ross was slightly mischievous when he spoke about my original public appointments Bill and the public appointments Bill he introduced in this House. I agree that this area needs major reform. Cronyism exists outside the area of public appointments and will continue to exist regardless of the method of...