Results 261-280 of 1,714 for speaker:John Dardis
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: The Progressive Democrats have achieved 50% female participation.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: I will deal with that.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: How long do you think this will take, a Chathaoirligh?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: I thank all the Senators for their interventions this morning. Senator Brian Hayes, the leader of the Opposition, moved an amendment which was seconded by Senator O'Toole. Senators Ryan, Bannon, Dooley and Coghlan also spoke about the same issue, the reduction in interest rates by the ECB and the tardiness of the banks in passing on the reduction. There is a important competition issue here....
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: Senator Mansergh raised the issue of the OECD report on the economy. I am glad that he stressed the many positive aspects of that report. There have been calls over several weeks, including one from myself, to have that issue debated and it would be important to reach it before the end of the session. Senators Ulick Burke, Higgins and MacSharry spoke about the need for investment and jobs in...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: I agree with the point made by Senator Leyden regarding the situation in Israel. It is outrageous and totally unacceptable that Dr. Rantisi should be targeted by helicopter gunships. The use of violence on both sides is making it more difficult to achieve the goals of the road map for peace. I refer to the point made by Senator Norris and wish to explain to the Senator that there was...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: Yes, we will agree to deal with the two matters together. We are quite happy that it should be an all-party motion.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: Senator White raised the matter of the 30% quota for women. I am opposed to quotas in general but I take the Senator's point. The Progressive Democrats have a very proud record in this respect and we have a party leader who is a woman.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: Senator Hayes is correct. At one time the PD representation in the Seanad was 50% female and that is because there were two of us. I agree it is an important issue. If the Leader were present she might say that women have more sense than to participate in politics but I will leave her to answer for herself. Senator Bannon spoke about the banks and the OECD report and the review of An Agreed...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: I am quite happy to stand over it.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: Thank you for your protection, a Chathaoirligh. Senators Daly, O'Meara, Dooley and Finucane raised the open skies policy and the Shannon gateway issue. It is an important matter and we will make time for a debate. It has an impact on tourism and business in the west and is related to the question asked about the IDA and investment. Senator O'Meara raised the matter of CAP reform, which is a...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: The Senator raised the issue, he left it hanging in the air and I will answer it. I am prepared to say that there has to be an excellent roadâ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: My apologies, I will not point.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: The point was raised, it was left hanging and I am not allowing it to be used in the manner in which the Opposition Members are trying to use it. I believe there should be an extra road to Waterford. I think it is a waste of â¬850 million to build a motorway â end of story.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: In conclusion, a Chathaoirligh, the Senator is entirely mistaken in his interpretation of what I said.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: I must be allowed defend myself. Senator Coghlan made an intervention with regard to the Ombudsman. I do not know whether or not it is proposed to have a constitutional provision with regard to the Ombudsman. I take his point that it would be desirable for the Ombudsman to investigate complaints regarding non-commercial semi-State companies.
- Seanad: Dublin Traffic Congestion: Motion. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: I second the motion and I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy McDaid.
- Seanad: Dublin Traffic Congestion: Motion. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: What was the commitment?
- Seanad: Dublin Traffic Congestion: Motion. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: They can walk home as they did four years ago.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: We said there should be good access. It is the nature of the access that is at issue.