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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: It is somewhat ironic that Opposition Members are seeking time for debates while wanting the business of this House to be suspended forthwith.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: That said, there is undoubtedly a need for a debate on the continuing revelations before the Lower House. The further questions that arise from the information being given and the way in which the information is being given - it is becoming known to many of us for the first time - require a detailed and serious debate with appropriate answers.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: It does not change the immediate situation of needing to pass the Finance Bill. The suggestion of my colleague, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, should not be shot down so easily. If we are concerned about how the country is represented by the President and members of the political system-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: -----it would be an appropriate way of doing so. There will be an election in March and the Finance Bill should be completed by the end of February. I hope there will be an opportunity to pass several legislative measures, one of which is before the House today. It might not be the burning issue of the moment, but it is important legislation. I look forward to the support of many Members...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: How is that a point of order? Where is that in the Standing Orders?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: In fairness, he is busy.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: I can hear the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: Yes, he is wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: I have answered four times.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: I have answered it four times.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: It is not a Green Party Bill. It was approved by the Cabinet.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: I agree there is a need for greater certainty but the setting of an election date remains the constitutional prerogative of the Taoiseach. Regarding the business of this House and, by extension, the other House, the Green Party does not believe an election should be held later than during March. We do not see an election happening in April, May or June.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: We believe the business of both Houses should be ordered accordingly and that the last business of this Oireachtas should be the passing in this House of the Finance Bill. Our hope is that a more detailed legislative programme can be agreed in the interim.

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: What about the Senator's likely partner in government?

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: Now Senator Bacik knows how we feel.

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: We do.

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: It is our intention.

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: I am glad that at last this debate is taking place. The process to bring key legislation in the 2007 programme for Government has been too long. That is an important point to raise when people talk about lack of consultation. This legislation was mentioned then and has been part of that consultation process. I refer to the history of climate change since the Kyoto summit of 1990 and the...

Seanad: Climate Change Response Bill 2010: Second Stage (Resumed) (19 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: Part our difficulty has been a failure to acknowledge the seriousness of the issue. The word "irresponsible" has been used today by a stakeholder about my party's position and the introduction of this legislation. It would be irresponsible not to introduce this legislation and it would be reckless not to proceed in a targeted way not only in terms of what we need to do in the short term but...