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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: It never ceases to amaze me the extent to which some Senators, Senator Alex White in particular, can raise rumour to fact, believe what they want to believe because The Irish Times tells them it is so-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: -----and choose not to believe what is stated in the House. The position is clear.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: The calling of the election is the constitutional prerogative of the Taoiseach.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: The leader of the Green Party announced that, following the completion of the budgetary process which would involve the passage of the Finance Bill in both Houses, we did not intend to remain in government.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: This is clear, concise and precise and dependent on the co-operation of the Opposition in both Houses.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: If Senators are so concerned about calendar events, I encourage them to co-operate.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: The process is already being assisted. The Dáil and the Seanad will be reconvened earlier, while the publication of the Finance Bill will also occur earlier.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: I will put to bed Senator Alex White's particular belief the general election will be held in January.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: He did not say that.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: The Minister said the election would be called in January.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: I agree with Senator O'Toole, in that-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: I will not even go there. I support Senator O'Toole's request to process certain legislation.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: I have mentioned it to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government and believe he wishes to raise the matter at the next Cabinet meeting. Draft legislation on both matters has been prepared and could be initiated before the recess. I hope the proposals made will be given active consideration.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: A matter on today's crowded Order Paper is not for debate, but a debate at the earliest opportunity on the change in the construction of the National Economic and Social Council, an important body for social partnership, particularly in the context of long-term strategy, would benefit the House. Both Houses need every assistance in formulating a long-term strategy because the people are...

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: Senator Buttimer did not ask me for my speech.

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: Would Senator Bacik have preferred it if the door had been kept open?

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: We have never said that.

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: We have never hinted at it.

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: That is stupid.

Seanad: Confidence in Government: Motion (8 Dec 2010)

Dan Boyle: We did not.