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Seanad: Order of Business. (8 May 2003)

John Dardis: Senator Ross would not recognise embarrassment if it stood up and hit him.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 May 2003)

John Dardis: Seven.

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements. (8 May 2003)

John Dardis: I commend the Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern, on his contribution. It has been echoed by virtually every speaker and I will also echo it. There is nothing wrong with that, as it shows a unanimity of view and purpose within the Oireachtas which is welcome.

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements. (8 May 2003)

John Dardis: The other matter was the frustration on the "theology"– if I can use that word – of terrorism, where Sinn Féin purports not to speak for the IRA. When it did speak, however, the IRA confirmed that what Mr. Adams had to say reflected what it stated. There appear to be interminable sophistries and tautologies at play. That is part of the frustration. There is also the thesaurus of Sinn...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 May 2003)

John Dardis: It has been debated.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Apr 2003)

John Dardis: At least we are all singing in harmony.

Seanad: Northern Ireland: Statements. (16 Apr 2003)

John Dardis: A Chathaoirligh, you more than most people in the House will recognise how far we have come in these debates, for you will recall the many occasions – almost weekly – when we had to stand before the House to condemn the latest incidence of barbarity, atrocity or slaughter. Thankfully, we have come out of that, though we are reminded of the final case in Omagh, which surpassed in its...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

John Dardis: I endorse the remarks of Senator Brian Hayes regarding the peace process. It is important to disentangle the peace process from the war in Iraq. The focus of this House during the coming days should be on events in Northern Ireland, to wish the Taoiseach, the British Prime Minister and all the parties to the talks well, to look forward to the joint declaration which will issue before the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

John Dardis: The Leader remembers it well.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Apr 2003)

John Dardis: The Senator is almost a national monument himself.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Apr 2003)

John Dardis: In the 13 years I have been a Member of this House I have not experienced an incident outside the gates as threatening or as serious as the one that occurred last night. The gardaí acted responsibly and with considerable restraint. We have to thank them for ensuring that Members could leave the House in safety to drive home. I will always defend the right of any citizen or group of citizens...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill 2002 [ Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil ] : Report and Final Stages. (3 Apr 2003)

John Dardis: This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 103, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question, "That the Bill be received for final consideration," the Minister may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil. This is looked upon as...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

John Dardis: It is important that all sides of the House agree to keep the situation in Iraq under review and that we discuss it openly. The House has a good tradition of bringing a balanced and informed view to bear on all matters of this nature. Although I made this point last week and it is a cliché, truth is the first casualty of war. This is clear in this case. We have reached the point where we...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2003)

John Dardis: That is not to comment on the legitimacy of any perspective, but people have the right to report in the way they think is correct and professional. The House should examine the Law Reform Commission's review of the tribunals. They were established by the Oireachtas, so this House has a direct interest. The commission has made proposals as to how the tribunals could be conducted more...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Mar 2003)

John Dardis: To repeat what I said yesterday, propaganda from whatever source—

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Mar 2003)

John Dardis: I do not think I accused the Senator of anything. All I am saying is that propaganda from whatever source is not helpful. It is important that there is no ambiguity as to the attitude of this side of the House to the predicament of Senator Higgins or the protection of the privilege of Members. This has already been affirmed by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges of both Houses....

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Mar 2003)

John Dardis: The Senator is wrong. It is the House of Commons and the House of Lords.

Seanad: Central Bank and Financial Services Authority of Ireland Bill 2002: Second Stage. (27 Mar 2003)

John Dardis: It is proposed to sit at 2.30 p.m. on Tuesday, 1 April 2003.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Mar 2003)

John Dardis: It strikes me that some of the contributions to the Seanad have a far more detrimental effect on the forest than the two cover pages of the Order Paper. Members might reflect on that. It also appears to me that the Minister for Finance spends as much time in this House as some of the Senators. When he does attend, he also talks more sense.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Mar 2003)

John Dardis: The situation in Iraq should be kept under review by the House. The Leader indicated that yesterday. It is a cliché to say that truth is the first casualty in war. Propaganda from this House would be just as useless as it is from any other quarter. It might be useful if a debate on the Iraq crisis concentrated on what we can do as a country. I welcome the Government's allocation of €5...