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

Dan Boyle: I have not been speaking for five minutes. I am tired of listening to "I stand by the Republic" speeches, made by people who have been in Government over the last 15 years, during which time nothing has been done in legislative terms to tackle the problem of child sexual abuse. We need to be honest in this House, but many Members have not been honest today, unfortunately.

Fiscal Policy. (9 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 103: To ask the Minister for Finance the measures he has taken since taking office to protect vulnerable borrowers and the economy more generally from excessive levels of indebtedness; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33306/05]

Fiscal Policy. (9 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: I regret the Minister has not taken the opportunity of referring to the most recent Central Bank report, nor has he expressed his personal concern as to whether he thinks debt levels of 160% of average incomes represent a sustainable level of personal credit. The fact that this situation has been flagged in several recent reports by the Central Bank demands a political response from the...

Fiscal Policy. (9 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: When our national debt was 120% of GDP, Ireland was seen as the economic basket-case of Europe. Is the Minister concerned that a current 160% debt rate on average income levels is unsustainable and dangerous? Some signals are needed from the Government on how this situation should be controlled.

Official Engagements. (9 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: I thank the Minister for his reply and welcome him back to the House. The detail in the answer makes a welcome change to the previous lack of openness that accompanied ECOFIN meetings. Will the Minister say what position he adopted at yesterday's meetings in regard to a number of agenda items? He mentioned the discussion on the new VAT directive. This was on foot of a decision made in 2002,...

Written Answers — School Curriculum: School Curriculum (8 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 144: To ask the Minister for Education and Science if any reviews have been carried out of transition year; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [32727/05]

Written Answers — Budget Submissions: Budget Submissions (8 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 350: To ask the Minister for Finance his views on the proposals contained in CORI's recent policy paper on taxation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32970/05]

Written Answers — State Airports: State Airports (8 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: Question 459: To ask the Minister for Transport if an indoor area of Shannon Airport has been set aside as a smoking area for the use of US army personnel; the reason such an exemption exists; and if Irish workers are involved in cleaning such an area. [32971/05]

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (8 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: I am disappointed the Minister of State has chosen to take the line he has and am surprised he feels that education has little or no role to play in the functions of the council because those who are involved in education and training feel very differently. This is particularly so, given the nature of the professions that are being defined, their responsibilities within the health and social...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (8 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: The Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan, having replaced his colleague the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley, is probably not in a position to reply to the wider debate. However, he should accept that the proposal by the Government to reduce the nine general places to six and allow the Minister for Health and Children to directly appoint three people has everything to do with the...

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (8 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: First——

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (8 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: I wish to correct the record slightly. My confusion stemmed from the amendment being in the name of the Tánaiste and Minister for Health and Children. I was not reading from the Bill but from the amendment. I made reference to the Minister for Health and Children as being the nominating person when it is the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment. My central point remains the same....

Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004 [Seanad]: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (8 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: I move amendment No. 8: In page 13, lines 1 to 4, to delete all words from and including "one" in line 1 down to and including "professions" in line 4 and substitute the following: "two are representative of third level educational establishments involved in the education and training of persons with respect to the practice of the designated professions, one of whom is representative of the...

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: It was on the Order Paper.

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: Prior to such amending legislation being introduced, is it the intention of the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment to come before the House to explain the reasons for the repeal of the groceries order and to inform it of the reasoning behind this decision?

Order of Business. (8 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: He is doing so outside the House. I ask that it be done in the House.

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (8 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: I will give way to Deputy Seán Ryan.

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (8 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: I support the requests from Deputies Penrose and Seán Ryan that the Minister consider this anomaly. It is unusual that the small group of people still receiving deserted wife's benefit, which is fading out, is exposed to several anomalies. Last week, in response to a parliamentary question, I was informed that the anomaly prohibiting people in receipt of deserted wife's benefit being...

Social Welfare Consolidation Bill 2005: Report and Final Stages. (8 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: I share the sentiments expressed by the other Opposition speakers. My personal hope is that I will be around in another 11 years for the next consolidation Bill.

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31. (8 Nov 2005)

Dan Boyle: I seek the adjournment of the Dáil under Standing Order 31 to discuss a matter of urgent public importance, namely, that the Minister for Agriculture and Food and the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment state the extent to which the Government supports, or otherwise, the position to be taken by the European Commissioner for Trade, Mr. Peter Mandelson, at forthcoming World Trade...