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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: It is somewhat ironic that Opposition Members are seeking time for debates while wanting the business of this House to be suspended forthwith.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: That said, there is undoubtedly a need for a debate on the continuing revelations before the Lower House. The further questions that arise from the information being given and the way in which the information is being given - it is becoming known to many of us for the first time - require a detailed and serious debate with appropriate answers.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: It does not change the immediate situation of needing to pass the Finance Bill. The suggestion of my colleague, the Minister for Communications, Energy and Natural Resources, should not be shot down so easily. If we are concerned about how the country is represented by the President and members of the political system-----

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: -----it would be an appropriate way of doing so. There will be an election in March and the Finance Bill should be completed by the end of February. I hope there will be an opportunity to pass several legislative measures, one of which is before the House today. It might not be the burning issue of the moment, but it is important legislation. I look forward to the support of many Members...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: How is that a point of order? Where is that in the Standing Orders?

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: When my party made an announcement on 22 November last about its continuation in government, it laid down a number of principles that need to be adopted in the run-up to the general election if proper stewardship is to be handed to an incoming Government. We referred to the need to oversee the talks that were ongoing with the European Commission, the European Central Bank and the IMF. We...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)

Dan Boyle: Other matters, such as cronyism and crony capitalism, have also been raised. Senator Ross was slightly mischievous when he spoke about my original public appointments Bill and the public appointments Bill he introduced in this House. I agree that this area needs major reform. Cronyism exists outside the area of public appointments and will continue to exist regardless of the method of...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: I join the other speakers in thanking the Cathaoirleach and the staff of the House for their help and co-operation during this past session. In reply to Senator Bacik, I am disappointed she did not listen to or read yesterday's speech which was emphatic regarding a climate change Bill. My expectation is that when we return after the recess, the first legislation in the Seanad will be the...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: The Bill will be published next week-----

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: It would be nice for once, before we get to the end of the year. I refer to yesterday's judgment of the European Court of Human Rights and I also agree with the previous speakers on the need for legislation. Whether it is possible to legislate in the remaining time left to the Government, at least a Bill should be published as the issue needs to be addressed. There is a logic to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: It is already in place.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: The Senator is wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: He is wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: He is wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: Do not perpetuate untruths. Admit you are wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: I keep telling Senator Buttimer. His hearing is the problem.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: I will do it for you, Jerry.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: The fuel allowance was increased.

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Second Stage (16 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: This morning I attended the MacGill forum at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, where the proceedings of the summer school were published. I made a contribution at that event on the topic of banking reform. Senator White and others mentioned the lack of debate on this Bill. There has not been a lack of debate on banking policy or in this House on the need to address such measures or...

Seanad: Credit Institutions (Stabilisation) Bill 2010: Second Stage (16 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: I understand senior debt in all banks amounts to approximately €15 billion, while subordinated debt amounts to €10 billion. These are the figures I have heard. It is a pity people cannot make a distinction between types of debt. It is dishonest to suggest all debt can be eliminated with the flick of a wrist. At best, we will be able to negotiate a discount on debt. Even to touch...