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Seanad: Death of Former Members: Expressions of Sympathy. (7 Oct 2003)

John Dardis: On behalf of the Progressive Democrats, I join in the vote of sympathy on the passing of the former Senator, Louis Walsh, express our sympathy to his sons and daughters and record the national contribution he made to politics and the legal profession in which he was someone of long standing. As county registrar for Donegal he played a key role in the legal life of the county. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Oct 2003)

John Dardis: Only if we can get Michael O'Leary to stand.

Seanad: Order of Business: Motion. - Commission to Inquire into Child Abuse: Statements. (7 Oct 2003)

John Dardis: The Senator has a minute left.

Seanad: Benchmarking: Motion. (8 Oct 2003)

John Dardis: Before I call Senator Morrissey, the Leader of the House wishes to make an announcement.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2003)

John Dardis: I join in the tributes to Mr. Jim Kelly and wish him well on his retirement. He has been a fixture in the Houses for a long time and, like all his colleagues, is a most efficient and dedicated servant. We are fortunate to have people of his calibre looking after us.

Seanad: Fishery Policy: Statements. (15 Oct 2003)

John Dardis: A pearl of wisdom.

Seanad: Fishery Policy: Statements. (15 Oct 2003)

John Dardis: I commend the Minister of State on the work he is doing in fisheries, both in this area and in respect of game fisheries. At the outset I must declare a vested interest because I am unashamedly an angler and have been for nearly 50 years since I started to fish on the banks of the Liffey. In the past I have bored previous Ministers, and probably the House, by going on an angling odyssey...

Seanad: Fishery Policy: Statements. (15 Oct 2003)

John Dardis: The standard is not one of conviction under the law, but that one must be seen to be above it all. It is the same standard that would apply in politics.

Seanad: Fishery Policy: Statements. (15 Oct 2003)

John Dardis: Many politicians who have suffered grievously were never responsible for anything in law or did anything illegal, but because there was a whiff that something wrong had happened, they had to go. This same standard applies in this particular circumstance and in other similar circumstances. There is an onerous responsibility to ensure that the environment is protected. This responsibility falls...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)

John Dardis: He has been confused for years.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)

John Dardis: We should all go on the Marian Finucane show.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Nov 2003)

John Dardis: As long as I am not confused with Senator Henry, I will be happy. Incidentally, I would not mind being confused with the Leader.

Seanad: Stem Cell Research: Statements. (19 Nov 2003)

John Dardis: I welcome the Tánaiste to the House and commend her on the clarity and content of her address. In debates of this nature in the House over several years, to my recollection, we have always been careful to conduct them in a dispassionate and compassionate way. We are very fortunate in having the benefit of the advice of colleagues such as Senator Henry, who has the necessary technical...

Seanad: Adjournment Matters. - Drug Treatment Services. (19 Nov 2003)

John Dardis: The Senator must conclude. He has had a great deal of latitude.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2003)

John Dardis: I am surprised Senator Ryan should have to wonder why he was not invited to join the Progressive Democrats. I agree that it would be desirable for the House to discuss events in Northern Ireland and the outcome of the election there. I strongly endorse Senator O'Toole's comment that while we might not like the result, it is the democratic right of the people. We accept that right and have to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2003)

John Dardis: Jonny Wilkinson for Fine Gael.

Seanad: Order of Business. - Budget Statement: Motion. (3 Dec 2003)

John Dardis: They should move Independent Newspapers to Castlebar.

Seanad: Order of Business. - Budget Statement: Motion. (3 Dec 2003)

John Dardis: He would have to turn off for Trim.

Seanad: Order of Business. - Budget Statement: Motion. (3 Dec 2003)

John Dardis: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Tim O'Malley. I listened to the contribution of the Minister for Finance in the Lower House this afternoon and I was impressed by what I heard. The progress he has made over many budgets is maintained in that which he introduced today. The economy is in safe hands and the Minister has introduced a set of measures which will ensure that it will be well...

Seanad: Order of Business. - Budget Statement: Motion. (3 Dec 2003)

John Dardis: Suggestions have been that some of these proposals will be to the political advantage of individuals. However, on any objective assessment, I do not see how we can locate Defence Forces' headquarters anywhere other than at the Curragh. There is no reason that the Department of Defence should not be situated adjacent to those headquarters in Newbridge. The announcement that 250 Revenue...