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

Dan Boyle: It is somewhat fatuous to talk about exact numbers of jobs. However, the reality is the direction in which employment policies are going. If I may, I shall encapsulate that in terms of how we can do the little things, which is something I heard in Senator Ryan's contribution. This applies even in areas such as public procurement. The idea of green procurement, which is in the renewed...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: On the final matter raised by Senator Alex White, the memo has not been brought to Cabinet yet. The Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government did not attend the most recent Cabinet meeting; he is otherwise engaged in Copenhagen. I will make him aware of the Senator's concerns. The year 2009 has been very significant. As pointed out by previous speakers, the House sat more...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: I thank the Clerk, the Clerk Assistant, all members of the Seanad Office, the Captain of the Guard and all Members for what has been a very interesting year which will set us up for a more fascinating 2010.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: It is one of the features of the budget debate every year that the Seanad debates the Appropriation Bill, whereas the other House tends to take an attitude that it takes it as read. It is an important part of the budgetary process because it itemises Government spending by Department and the specific amounts intended to be spent. It is a useful exercise for Opposition Members, in...

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: I would like to defer to my learned colleague, but the Appropriation Bill contains the four financial provisions from budget day.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: It mentions them specifically. The whole point of a Second Stage debate is to address the generalities of the issues raised in the Bill.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: I am happy to raise that point. I am seeking a general explanation as to why the Fine Gael Party chose to vote against that provision and the Labour Party has chosen not to vote on it. I say to Senator O'Toole that is important in terms of providing clarity in this policy area because it goes beyond taxation.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: I did not hear the Chair rule on it.

Seanad: Appropriation Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: I am not seeking extra-constitutional power for this House, nor am I asking that we reverse the financial provisions decided on in the other House. I have made the point that the Bill contains these provisions and commented on how they have been responded to by other parties represented in this House. I welcome the overall expenditure provided for in the Bill. In the middle of very...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: This Bill is one of a series of measures that is difficult to deliver but it is necessary in the current budgetary context. The public reaction to the 2010 budget has been grounded in a sense of realism and perhaps resignation that shows that we as a country are beginning to deal with the fiscal situation in which we find ourselves. Obviously reducing the income of any group of workers...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: Condemn.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: No. 1 on the Order of Business is a motion on the reappointment of Ms Emily Logan as Ombudsman for Children. The motion is being taken without debate. The House has a considerable amount of pressing business to complete as we approach the end of the session. There is unanimity that the Office of the Ombudsman for Children is doing a good job. It would be worthwhile to hold a debate on the...

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: If every penny of the social welfare budget was saved six times over, we would just about cover the level of debt of this country. The adjustment being applied in the Bill is 0.4% of the total debt of the country.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: When people talk about who pays the price, they must remember-----

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: -----that the social welfare budget is being adjusted by 0.4% of the total national debt.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: We find ourselves in a deflationary climate-----

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: The one group of individuals who will find themselves better off in terms of their living standards when we next go to the polls-----

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: -----and no matter what Government is returned subsequently, are those dependent on social welfare payments who will find that their living standards have been protected.

Seanad: Social Welfare and Pensions (No. 2) Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (16 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: That will happen next year.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Dec 2009)

Dan Boyle: The time of the House would be well served by discussing the views and comments of the new Governor of the Central Bank, Professor Patrick Honohan. The manner in which he spoke to an Oireachtas committee yesterday and his undoubted expertise show that his appointment was an excellent one. Having such a person running the Central Bank in the critical years ahead will be a source of comfort...