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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

John Dardis: I am quite prepared to debate the issue with Senator McHugh outside the Chamber after the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

John Dardis: If the House desires to discuss the matter at a later point, I will be happy to participate in that debate. I thank Senator Norris for his kind remarks, even if they make it difficult for me to respond to the next issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

John Dardis: Senator Norris made a fair point about the protection of consumers. In recent years, a great deal of legislation has been introduced to protect consumers and enhance their rights. However, there are many gaps in the enforcement of that legislation. I am conscious of the decision that was made about the oil merger. The explanation that was given was that someone thought there were 31 days in...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

John Dardis: I do not know the answer.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

John Dardis: Senator Browne knows well I do not know the answer to that question. I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister, Deputy McDowell. Senator Glynn spoke about the medical examination for the appointment of consultants. I will raise that subject with the Minister for Health and Children. I know she will he quite happy to come to the House to discuss it. Senator Browne raised several...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

John Dardis: That clarifies the matter. There have been problems in the past with recruiting people who have the expertise to draft Bills. The Senator has a point in that regard. The legislative process should not be delayed as a result of something like that. Senator Browne also referred to the compensation to be given to beet growers. Yesterday the Minister said it is possible that the compensation...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

John Dardis: It is not good to engage in scaremongering about matters of this nature, which is what is happening.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

John Dardis: The devil can cite scripture for his own purpose, as we all know. I do not think it is a useful contribution to the debate. I completely reject the proposition that there has been any collusion between the HSE and anybody else with regard to this matter. If Senator Coonan has evidence of such collusion, he should let us know what it is. He cannot allow statements of this nature to hang in the...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

John Dardis: Significant improvements have been made in terms of the waiting lists, as anybody who has been looking at the statistics will know. Public patients are able to avail of private operations.

Seanad: Address by EU Ambassador to the United States: Motion (2 Nov 2006)

John Dardis: The motion I am moving differs slightly from that on today's Order Paper, as the words "; and normal business will resume at 2.30 p.m." have been added to it. I move: That Seanad Éireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad Éireann by Distinguished Persons, Mr. John Bruton, European...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

John Dardis: The Order of Business is No. 1, a motion agreed by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges which sets out the arrangements for the address by the European Union ambassador to the United States, Mr. John Bruton, to Seanad Éireann on Wednesday, 8 November 2006, to be taken without debate; No. 2, statements on the sectoral plans in accordance with section 31(6) of the Disability Act 2005, to...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

John Dardis: Is it around the cottage?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (18 Oct 2006)

John Dardis: Given the overrun of the Order of Business, the votes called and the importance of this debate, I suggest that we amend the Order of Business to conclude No. 2 at 5.15 p.m. and begin Private Members' Business at that time, to conclude at 7.15 p.m. I thank the Fine Gael Party, the party proposing the motion in Private Members' business, for facilitating the change. It is important that every...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

John Dardis: We have debated it.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

John Dardis: Did they come up in their four by fours?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

John Dardis: That was debated. We will not hear it again.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

John Dardis: A multitude of questions has been asked and I do not know how it will be fair to those who want to contribute to the debate on the Middle East if I answer them comprehensively. The clocks seem to be running ten minutes fast on the hour.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

John Dardis: I am also aware of the Standing Orders of the House. The first matter, item 1, the Disability Bill, was raised by Senators Brian Hayes, O'Toole, Ryan and O'Meara. This matter is to be taken without debate. I suggest the resolution be passed. The Leader gave an undertaking that this would be debated and I give a similar undertaking. I understand it will take place in the next fortnight to...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

John Dardis: That was Senator Feeney's point, that the care of the patient is the paramount consideration——

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2006)

John Dardis: Just as Senator Norris is capable of interpreting Senator Feeney's words I am capable of interpreting myself, as I have just done.