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Seanad: Youth Unemployment: Motion (10 Feb 2010)

Dan Boyle: While I do not disagree with the sentiments in the motion, having a debate of this nature allows the Government to explain its policy on the relevant issue which demands that we go through the same process every Wednesday. The contributions thus far have reflected this. There is no doubt the unemployment rate is the economic indicator of greatest concern to everyone involved in public life....

Seanad: Youth Unemployment: Motion (10 Feb 2010)

Dan Boyle: We are well behind Spain in terms of absolutes and——

Seanad: Youth Unemployment: Motion (10 Feb 2010)

Dan Boyle: Other countries among the newer members also have high rates. Part of the difficult we have is the lack of a standard measurement in many European countries and the fact that social welfare is not taken to be a European competence which skews the pitch. During the debate I heard mention of the budgetary decision to make a lower rate of unemployment payment available to younger workers. A...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Dan Boyle: I agree with Senator Coghlan that the House should debate the issue of waste management. The Joint Committee on the Environment, Heritage and Local Government will be discussing issues relating to this matter later today. There is a particular need to question the publication of the ESRI report earlier this morning. I have great respect for the ESRI and its work on economic and social...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Dan Boyle: The debate should focus on the issues to which I refer. If Members took the time to read the ESRI report, they would discover that it refers to rates of increase in the level of waste which did not occur at the height of the Celtic tiger era. It also refers to the fact that recycling rates will be frozen and not increased in the years to come. It is extremely badly put together and...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Feb 2010)

Dan Boyle: That is why we need to engage in a debate on the matter.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (Resumed) (3 Feb 2010)

Dan Boyle: I am disappointed that having called for a quorum Opposition Members have not mustered more of their membership to listen to what I hope will be a considered and erudite contribution to the debate. In a time of economic difficulties the Bill could have been considered as not being the highest of priorities but I have been encouraged by the degree to which Members have contributed to the...

Seanad: Head Shops: Statements (3 Feb 2010)

Dan Boyle: This is an interesting debate. There is a great deal of agreement about the dangers that exist and the need for regulation. Even Senator Norris's contribution points to the necessity of considering a drugs policy that is proactive as well as reactive. The danger of head shops has been highlighted in many contributions to the debate. One reason we should be grateful to them is that they...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2010)

Dan Boyle: I refer to the proposals of the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and I am surprised Members consider these a matter of surprise. From the reviewed programme for Government, released at the same time as the House was discussing the NAMA legislation, it is quite clear the Government intends to take strong measures in respect of mortgage protection. A section of that...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (27 Jan 2010)

Dan Boyle: On behalf of the Green Party, An Comhaontas Glas, I wish to be associated with the tributes paid on the passing of the former Member of this House and Dáil Éireann, Billy Kenneally. The contributions to date, especially by those who worked directly with him, show a person with fierce commitment and no inconsiderable achievements in public life. That the people of Waterford recognised this...

Seanad: Banking Sector: Statements (26 Jan 2010)

Dan Boyle: According to the Order Paper, we are making statements on banking, which is an appropriately broad description given the financial sector's impact on our economy over the past 18 months. In reality, however, we are speaking about the value of a banking inquiry. Strange as it may seem in light of the contributions by certain speakers, I believe we are unanimous on the need for an inquiry....

Seanad: Banking Sector: Statements (26 Jan 2010)

Dan Boyle: We will have a banking inquiry; how effective it will be depends on the Oireachtas.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (26 Jan 2010)

Dan Boyle: Senator Norris should speak through the Chair.

Seanad: Dog Breeding Establishments Bill 2009: Second Stage (26 Jan 2010)

Dan Boyle: Please allow the speaker to continue.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jan 2010)

Dan Boyle: I share the good wishes that Senator Fitzgerald has expressed for the talks in Northern Ireland. Everybody in this House believes the process of government and ongoing administration in Northern Ireland must be deeply embedded and the current crisis must be overcome. We wish all participants in the talks well. Senator O'Toole spoke on motion No. 21 on the Order Paper. I hope the Leader is...

Seanad: Employment and Competitiveness: Statements (21 Jan 2010)

Dan Boyle: I welcome the Tánaiste to the House for this timely and necessary debate on employment and competitiveness, recognising the other demands on her time. Issues of employment and unemployment are the most serious issues of economic concern this year. In a very short time we have gone from a situation of full employment to unacceptably high levels of unemployment. While these have not been...

Seanad: Employment and Competitiveness: Statements (21 Jan 2010)

Dan Boyle: Yes, success. If Senator Buttimer chose to listen for once-----

Seanad: Employment and Competitiveness: Statements (21 Jan 2010)

Dan Boyle: When the Senator opens his mouth his ears seem to close. I encourage him to listen, at least.

Seanad: Employment and Competitiveness: Statements (21 Jan 2010)

Dan Boyle: The green enterprise group has identified 80,000 jobs and the knowledge society task force has identified 30,000 to be created in the next decade. Some 15,000 of those jobs have already been created. The biggest contribution in new jobs has come about through green economy jobs. The Senator might not be prepared to acknowledge that but it is the fact in respect of labour market policies in...

Seanad: Employment and Competitiveness: Statements (21 Jan 2010)

Dan Boyle: That is the very point I am making.