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Seanad: Fischler Proposals for Agriculture: Motion. (12 Feb 2003)

John Dardis: With regard to prices, we are still suffering from an intervention mentality. Intervention was greatly important because it gave prices a base, otherwise the position would have been catastrophic. Farmers still believe they must produce for a market that will clear for them at a price and that they do not have to give the consumer what he or she requires. If we are to learn anything from...

Seanad: Fischler Proposals for Agriculture: Motion. (12 Feb 2003)

John Dardis: It is legitimate to ask people to pay for a service if they get it. One of the great scandals, frequently talked about here, is the way disease controls have been operated during the years. There are many vested interests at play. I applaud those who took them on.

Seanad: Fischler Proposals for Agriculture: Motion. (12 Feb 2003)

John Dardis: The question of research needs to be attended to. It is as if the State did not contribute anything. However, it has contributed, at significant cost, to compensation payments in respect of the rendering industry and problems arising from BSE and foot and mouth disease for which the Minister was successful in securing money. With regard to BSE, we must examine the situation where a whole herd...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)

John Dardis: A Chathaoirligh, am I correct in presuming that I am not to comment on what Senator Ryan has said?

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)

John Dardis: I was about to say that what has happened at Shannon Airport is not a measure of the declining capacity of the State, rather it is the wilful destruction of property and the need to protect it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)

John Dardis: Two weeks ago I called for a debate on agriculture and I am surprised my request did not receive more support. The Fischler proposals will have a profound effect not only on farming, but also on the processing industry and the entire economy. It is important that the House give immediate and serious consideration to this grave matter so that our views can be communicated to the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)

John Dardis: Unless the rate was cheaper in Killarney.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Feb 2003)

John Dardis: We will correct more than the Senator's English.

Seanad: Iraq Crisis: Statements (Resumed). (6 Feb 2003)

John Dardis: I wish to share time with Senator Ross. Acting Chairman (Mr. Dardis): Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

John Dardis: Of what party was the Senator a member in 1992?

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

John Dardis: He has made a statement.

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2003)

John Dardis: Especially the ones who graduated from Trinity College.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (5 Feb 2003)

John Dardis: On the Order of Business, the Opposition requested that each speaker should be afforded 15 minutes, with Senators sharing time if they wish, rather than 15 minutes for spokespersons and ten minutes for others. We are happy to accept the proposal.

Seanad: Protection of the Environment Bill 2003: Second Stage (Resumed). (5 Feb 2003)

John Dardis: I welcome the Minister. The fact that this Bill is being introduced in the Seanad is in keeping with the tradition of Bills of this nature. The Environmental Protection Agency Bill 1992 was introduced here by the then Minister, Deputy Harney. I commend the Minister on the remarks he made this morning on radio when dealing with the Bill. A statement was made in the subsequent discussion that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Feb 2003)

John Dardis: The Senator should try to get back on side.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (29 Jan 2003)

John Dardis: On behalf of the Progressive Democrats, I join others in expressing our sympathy and support to the family of the late Peggy Farrell. It is not readily appreciated nowadays how formidable an achievement it was in those days to become president of the Irish Countrywomen's Association, which was and still is a major national organisation. The late Peggy Farrell obviously revealed fairly...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

John Dardis: The Senator knows how to get money from the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

John Dardis: I support the call by Senator Hayes for the House to debate the situation in Iraq and express its concern that the United States might act unilaterally without the backing of a UN resolution. The difficulties elsewhere in the Middle East, particularly between Israel and Palestine, should be included in such a debate. With the election of a new government in Israel, it is hoped progress can be...

Seanad: Development of Rugby: Motion. (29 Jan 2003)

John Dardis: I am extremely uncomfortable about the motion. While I support it because it is important, I have grave difficulties about the propriety of the Houses of the Oireachtas discussing the affairs of the Irish Rugby Football Union other than in circumstances where State funding is involved. I have always stuck to the belief, even when there were difficulties with apartheid in South Africa, that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)

John Dardis: It is a pity the Senator does not do it more often.