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Seanad: Order of Business. (29 May 2003)

John Dardis: The Monasterevin bypass accounts for the majority of the money.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 May 2003)

John Dardis: Unlike the Economic and Social Research Institute.

Seanad: Companies (Auditing and Accountancy) Bill 2003: Report and Final Stages. (29 May 2003)

John Dardis: There is no reference to 43(4)(a).

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 May 2003)

John Dardis: I referred yesterday to the need to debate the report of the Convention on the Future of Europe. While I do not disagree with what Senator Brian Hayes has said with regard to having the debate after the final report is drafted, it might be more useful to have it in the interim, before the final report is drafted. There would then still be an opportunity to have an input into the final outcome.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 May 2003)

John Dardis: It is a matter of some concern. The Leader has done a good job in having legislation initiated in this House. I note that today and tomorrow both the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform and the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment have Bills on the Order Paper that will be initiated in the House. That is to be welcomed. If we want to have as many Bills as possible initiated...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2003)

John Dardis: I also ask the Leader to make time available for a debate on the report which has emerged from the Convention on the Future of Europe, both yesterday and today. We have had very good discussion here in the Seanad with the members of the convention, and in that context and the context of the work of the National Forum on Europe and the Joint Committee on European Affairs, it is important for...

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

John Dardis: I welcome the Minister for Defence, Deputy Michael Smith, to the House. Coalition Government has been the norm in Ireland for two decades now. Over the past 22 years, single party Governments have been in power for only 36 months in total. If there was one clear message from the last general election, it was that voters wanted to see a continuation of coalition, a continuation of the...

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

John Dardis: I am prepared to wait until the hot air subsides. The floating of proposals to reintroduce third level fees is not consistent with the tried and tested formula of coalition Government. I hope any Government decision on fees will not be a departure from the normal way in which this coalition has done business. I hope we will yet see the normal pattern of consultation. I hope there will be time...

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

John Dardis: I can assure Senator O'Toole that I can stick my chest out with the best of them. There is a major decision to be made here about an important issue of public policy. That decision should be made after a full process of analysis and discussion, but that process should not be confined to one Department nor should it be confined to one party. Using our coalition processes, the Government has...

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

John Dardis: Free second level education was the right decision then, a visionary decision taken by Donogh O'Malley. Free third level education is the right option now.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

John Dardis: Put that in the Westmeath Independent.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

John Dardis: Senator Ryan's endorsement is to be greatly welcomed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 May 2003)

John Dardis: That is a surprise.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 May 2003)

John Dardis: They are not just behind her.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 May 2003)

John Dardis: As regards the last point made by Senator Ryan, as the Senator is aware, that matter was discussed by the Joint Committee on Education and Science. It was made clear by the Minister that the problem related to the terms of the growth and stability pact, not public private partnerships. I asked that question at the committee and the Senator was present when the Minister made those remarks. I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 May 2003)

John Dardis: My other point relates to a request which might be made to the President with regard to the constitutionality of a Bill. It is normal for Members during the passage of a Bill through the House to make comments on the constitutionality or otherwise of various sections or the Bill as a whole. However, it is still the sole prerogative of the President.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 May 2003)

John Dardis: It is not appropriate for the House to call on the President. In addition, if she decides to refer the Bill, you, a Chathaoirligh, as a member of the Council of State, will be involved in that decision. I am sure you will be able to convey whatever views are made in that regard.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 May 2003)

John Dardis: It is better that the House does not request the President to—

Seanad: Redundancy Payments Bill 2003: Second Stage. (14 May 2003)

John Dardis: I welcome the Tánaiste in circumstances where there has been a significant leap forward in terms of providing adequate protection for those unfortunate enough to lose their jobs. I note that there will be a fourfold increase in entitlements for those under 41 years of age, from half a week to two weeks, and a twofold increase for those over 41 years, from one week to two weeks. By any...

Seanad: Redundancy Payments Bill 2003: Second Stage. (14 May 2003)

John Dardis: Athy is a prime candidate for decentralisation. The chamber of commerce and the town council put together a very good package arguing their case.