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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-----

Seanad: Criminal Justice (Psychoactive Substances) Bill 2010: Second Stage (23 Jun 2010)

Dan Boyle: The explanatory memorandum accompanying the Bill which explains in its first four paragraphs its main purposes is very clear and succinct. It refers to head shops being an issue of public concern in recent months, how the Misuse of Drugs Act has not seemed to be satisfactory in dealing with the substances sold in such shops, outlines the Government's multi-pronged approach in terms of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Dan Boyle: I agree that the findings of the review announced by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government should be discussed in the House. Given our recent history and the role that planning played in the problems we are facing in this country, I am amazed that people, particularly the Labour Party, would question the need for a review or-----

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Dan Boyle: -----an exercise in accountability.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Dan Boyle: The fact is that people who have questioned this exercise are those, such as city and county managers, who-----

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Dan Boyle: -----until now have not had their decisions questioned by wider authorities. It is the function of a Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and his or her Department to ask these questions and put reviews in place. It is our function as Members of the Oireachtas to review these decisions. I am amazed that any Member would question this process.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Dan Boyle: If people want to avoid a knee-jerk reaction to the Minister's announcement, I advise them to read the editorial in today's Irish Examiner, which clearly sets out the need for a review. In regard to the article in the Irish Independent on the prospect of a property tax, a budget will be introduced in December and this will determine whether such a tax is introduced. I refer Senator Cummins...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Dan Boyle: If proposals are instantly knocked down for the sake of opposition, we will never emerge from our public expenditure crisis. I advise those who intend to be in government in the near future to bear that in mind. I agree with Senator O'Toole that the holding of regular opinion polls distorts political debate. I would like the right to say ludicrous things at any time.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2010)

Dan Boyle: The problem is that by having a debate on this issue, we will return to a previous debate on whether opinion polls should be held.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Jun 2010)

Dan Boyle: On the legislation dealing with the election of the Dublin mayor, the Bill will be published within a matter of weeks and it is hoped parliamentary time will be made available in both Houses to allow it to be properly processed. I am confident it will be published and that parliamentary time will be provided. I do not know whether there will be sufficient time to allow it to be fully...