| Senator Mark Daly Notes that Those in Opposition Who Voted Against the Budget Could of had the Budget Thrown Out if they Really Wanted |
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Senator Mark Daly Notes that Those in Opposition Who Voted Against the Budget Could of had the Budget Thrown Out if they Really Wanted Seanad Order of Business Tuesday 25 January 2011 Senator Mark Daly: The events of the past few days show that those in opposition which, according to all predictions, will soon be in government want to have their cake and eat it. They could have had an election if they wanted it. They could have pulled the plug and not agreed to withdraw their motions. Senator Dominic Hannigan: The Green Party would not have supported us. It would not have supported a motion of no confidence. An Cathaoirleach: No interruptions, please. Senator Dominic Hannigan: I am sorry. Senator Mark Daly: They could have had their cake and eaten it. They could have had an election. They could have turned around and said yesterday they would not support the proposals and the election would have taken place. Senator Paul Coghlan: We could have turned a corner. An Cathaoirleach: Questions to the Leader, please. Senator Frances Fitzgerald: Instead, the Government fell apart. Senator Mark Daly: Will the Leader ask the Minister when he comes into the House to deal with the issues discussed yesterday how those in opposition who voted against the budge could have had the budget thrown out? They could have caused an election yesterday. They could have had all those issues which they said were an abomination and with which they disagreed dealt with. That could have happened yesterday, but they did not do it. That is why politics in Ireland, including those in government and opposition, is looked upon with such disdain by the public. Last week the Opposition parties wanted an election. They could have had it yesterday, but they did not pull the trigger. Why? They did not have the courage to do so. Senator Geraldine Feeney: Hear, hear. Senator Mark Daly: Politicians are supposed to have courage. Senator Maurice Cummins: Politicians on this side of the House are not used to pulling the trigger. Senator Mark Daly: They could have introduced their own budget. An Cathaoirleach: Questions to the Leader, please. Senator Mark Daly: They could have caused an election yesterday. Senator Paul Coghlan: The Senator is distancing himself from the Government. Senator Mark Daly: They could have caused the budget to fall—— Senator Donie Cassidy: This is the young Senator from County Kerry. Senator Mark Daly: ——but they choose not to do that either. Senator Geraldine Feeney: Hear, hear. Senator Mark Daly: They are the Government-in-waiting. Senator Dominic Hannigan: That is a wilful misinterpretation. What did they do? Senator Geraldine Feeney: The people will see through Senator Hannigan. Senator Mark Daly: If I was not being interrupted—— Senator Geraldine Feeney: The poor people will have their say. An Cathaoirleach: Questions to the Leader, please. Senator Daly’s time is just up. Senator Mark Daly: We all have an interest in ensuring the civil partnership provisions are put in place. However, the Opposition parties demanded that the legislation be guillotined. If we had asked for it to be guillotined, they would have lambasted us. However, they now insist that it be guillotined. An Cathaoirleach: The Senator has made his point. (Interruptions). Senator Mark Daly: They are also ensuring—— Senator Dominic Hannigan: The Senator will have to face up to it: the people want the Government to be replaced as soon as possible. Senator Mark Daly: ——that the bankers’ bonuses issue will not be addressed. An Cathaoirleach: The Senator’s time is up. I call Senator Prendergast. Senator Mark Daly: How could they do this?
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