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Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Order for Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: The Green Party opposes the Order for Second Stage on the grounds that the Bill has been subject to consideration outside of the House. There is uncertainty about the Bill's nature and whether what has been presented to us is what the Government intends. It is being presented by the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources whose Ministers seem to be in open warfare....

Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Order for Second Stage. (17 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: This Bill shows the Government's lack of credibility in this area.

Written Answers — Natural Gas Grid: Natural Gas Grid (16 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 105: To ask the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources when he expects to receive the independent review of the design of the proposed Corrib onshore gas pipeline; if he has the authority to refuse further consent for the development if this review raises concerns about the proximity of the pipeline to houses; the reason the pipeline has a design capacity of...

Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: An MSc.

Leaders' Questions. (16 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: Has the Taoiseach learned no lessons?

Written Answers — Environmental Pollution: Environmental Pollution (15 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 190: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food if her attention has been drawn to the traumatic effects of animal disease problems on farmers, farm families and farm animals in Askeaton, County Limerick; her views regarding the Environmental Protection Agency, Health Service Executive or others and requested action in the interests of farms in the area. [34232/05]

Written Answers — Biocidal Products Register: Biocidal Products Register (15 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 183: To ask the Minister for Agriculture and Food the progress being made in establishing a biocidal products register. [34231/05]

Order of Business. (15 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: Is it proposed to introduce an amendment to the Residential Institutions Redress Act to include victims of the former Magdalene laundries? I also request a debate on the fact that compensation payments will probably surpass the figure of €1 billion which the Comptroller and Auditor General indicated would be a likely final sum. Surely it is time for the House to hold a review of the...

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (15 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: I would not have used the full time. I would be grateful of the opportunity to contribute.

Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002 [Seanad]: Second Stage (Resumed). (15 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: A number of issues arise regarding this Bill, which has been generally welcomed by most Members of the House. One was already referred to by Deputy McHugh in his contribution, namely, the length of time it has taken to introduce such a Bill to the House. It is worth noting that the most prominent of the cases that have caused public concern in this area took place a considerable time ago. The...

Written Answers — US Immigration Policy: US Immigration Policy (10 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 74: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his recent meetings in New York concerning undocumented Irish immigrants; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33564/05]

Written Answers — Official Engagements: Official Engagements (10 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 76: To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs if he will report on his speech to the National Forum on Europe on 20 October 2005 in Dublin Castle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33565/05]

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: Amendments will follow.

Order of Business. (10 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: Two documents laid before the Dáil on today's Order Paper relate to proposals regarding the 7th Framework Programme 2007-2011 of the EURATOM Treaty. There is ongoing debate on a sunset clause in the European constitution so the EURATOM Treaty would go out of existence. Is there an opportunity to debate the need for this organisation and this country's involvement in a treaty that compromises...

Written Answers — National Development Plan: National Development Plan (9 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Finance if progress reports for the period December 2004 to June 2005 concerning the southern and eastern regional operational programme of the national development plan have been presented to the monitoring committee; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33307/05]

Written Answers — Banking Sector Regulation: Banking Sector Regulation (9 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 141: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the Central Bank's recent Financial Stability Report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32938/05]

Written Answers — Fiscal Policy: Fiscal Policy (9 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 180: To ask the Minister for Finance his plans to take measures to reduce the Irish economy's exposure to the housing market; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32937/05]

Ferns Report: Statements (Resumed). (9 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: I will share time with Deputy Timmins. In the litany of statements today we have heard expressions of sadness, disappointment and, wholly justified in the circumstances, anger. The debate may to some extent have helped to obscure rather than illuminate the issues we are here to discuss. I do not doubt we are talking about a pre-eminent religious organisation in this State. We must not lose...

Ferns Report: Statements (Resumed). (9 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: The reality is that the patron system is still in place in the vast majority of schools. I would like to use the short time available to me to speak about the role of the State, particularly in respect of mandatory reporting. Members of the House have received copies of the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children's most recent report, which mentions that mandatory reporting...

Ferns Report: Statements (Resumed). (9 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: I did not start to speak until6.40 p.m.