Results 401-420 of 1,714 for speaker:John Dardis

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jan 2004)

John Dardis: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Brian Lenihan. I wish to be brief, but a couple of important issues arise. In his introductory speech, the Minister of State referred to the State's responsibility and duty of care to its citizens. Citizens have rights non-citizens do not share, which is as it should be. The State has a duty to protect itself and its citizens. The question then arises...

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jan 2004)

John Dardis: As I believe a reasonable balance exists, I support the Bill.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Jan 2004)

John Dardis: Now.

Seanad: An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: I apologise for the fact that I could not contribute on Second Stage. I had serious concerns that horticulture might not be adequately represented and I was disappointed at the loss of An Bord Glas to Bord Bia. However, I can understand why it should happen. Amendment No. 4 appears to contradict amendment No. 2. If adopted, the section would have to state that the provision is subject to 3A....

Seanad: An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: It does.

Seanad: An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: Yes.

Seanad: An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: No wonder the new book on grammar is a bestseller.

Seanad: An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: I cannot understand the reason for this amendment. Under the terms of section 18 (a)(3A), provision has been made for two persons. I note that the original amendment sought to reduce the number from two to one. I cannot understand that; one could not exclude the food industry. The horticulture industry is safeguarded under the terms of the Bill. The food industry is synonymous with...

Seanad: An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: The first words of section 18 state: "Section 14 of the Principal Act is amended- ".

Seanad: An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: He is about to dig in.

Seanad: An Bord Bia (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee and Remaining Stages. (4 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: I thank the Minister and his officials and wish the new board and everyone associated with Bord Bia well. They have a very important task. This is a flagship for the country. The welfare of many producers depends on our success as an exporting food nation. This is a matter of crucial importance and I know that under the Bill the horticultural industry will be adequately protected. I hope the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: I know it is unusual but I am sure I will be allowed some latitude to acknowledge the debt this country owes to John Hume and to acknowledge the contribution he has made to peace on this island. He has been a champion of democratic politics at a time when it was extremely difficult to be one. He was quite single-minded about that and in ensuring peace would be brought to this island. He is a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: It is not to be moved yet.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (11 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: On a point of order, will it be possible later to speak on the question "That the Bill do now pass"?

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (11 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: We can make general points at that stage.

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (11 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: I expressed the view on Second Stage that I could not understand how the word "disability" had appeared in the Bill as initiated and, as a result, that I would not be able to support it. There was a generally negative reaction to the use of the word in the Bill. The legislation was amended in this House, for those of us who were here, and a narrower definition was inserted, under the Mental...

Seanad: Immigration Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (11 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: Yes. The changes are minimal which leads us to the contentious area, paragraph 6 of the First Schedule: Profound mental disturbance, that is to say, manifest conditions of psychotic disturbance with agitation, delirium, hallucinations or confusion. There must be a provision that allows people at the ports to deal with those who are violent or pose a threat to themselves or others by virtue of...

Seanad: European of the Year: Statements. (18 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: I am delighted the House is recognising this achievement by Senator Maurice Hayes in being given the European of the Year award. I and all those who have been associated with the forum are well aware of the amount of work and effort Senator Hayes put into it. Moreover, he always ensured that there would be a balance of opinion and that all voices were represented. The central achievement of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: The Senator is kicking to touch.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: The Senator needs Senator Bannon's more subtle approach.