Results 661-680 of 1,714 for speaker:John Dardis
- Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Oct 2004)
John Dardis: Is the Senator living proof of that?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: I am sure the House will wish whoever is elected President of the United States well in the very onerous responsibilities he must carry into office. It appears President Bush will be returned, even though 250,000 ballots might not be opened for 11 days. There may be a long wait for the final result, as was the case in 2000. This morning on radio we heard the famous words of President Kennedy...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: They are very lucky.
- Seanad: National Sports Facilities: Statements. (3 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: The Senator may mention organisations; we are only worried about individuals.
- Seanad: National Sports Facilities: Statements. (3 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: The Senator should not refer to the Chair in a party political sense.
- Seanad: National Sports Facilities: Statements. (3 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: There is nothing new in recognising the value of sport in society. The Romans used the phrase "mens sano in corpore sano", a healthy mind in a healthy body. This is as true today as it was when first used and maybe even more so. It is important that young people and adults play some kind of sport and this is why all sports should be promoted by the Government. There is an important health...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: That is a first for Trinity.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: It was not circulated.
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Second Stage. (4 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: It is covered.
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Second Stage. (4 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: Cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire. I join the general congratulations to the Minister on her appointment and I belatedly formally congratulate her. I wish her well in her onerous job. I had the opportunity to pay tribute here to her predecessor, Deputy Walsh, who guided Irish agriculture through some very difficult times. Apart from his work in Brussels, he deserves enormous credit for what he did...
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Second Stage. (4 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: I am sure she will do a very good job and she is well qualified for the post. I pick up on the point with which Senator O'Toole concluded regarding the very significant jobs vets are called to do in our society, which they have done very well for a long period. The practice of veterinary medicine has changed dramatically in recent years and not just since I started farming some 30 years ago....
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Second Stage. (4 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: Is it being considered?
- Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004: Second Stage. (4 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: Under section 80, the penalty for non-payment of fees is disproportionate; it is almost the same as the penalty for being unfit to practice. I know they want the money but it does not seem fair. I wonder about being able to issue a direction that a person should obtain specified medical treatment. The Minister mentioned human rights. A professional body would not have the legal competence to...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: Is Senator Ryan talking about Cork?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: Give him a mini-website.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: It is about the size of Killarney.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (9 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: Regarding the adoption or otherwise of the European constitutional treaty, I am in agreement with Senator Brian Hayes that the franchise should be as wide as possible to the extent that all European citizens in this country should be able to vote. Such people can already vote in European elections and even stand for those elections if they so wish. Matters are not as simple as one might think...
- Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (10 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: And earning more.
- Seanad: Tax Code: Motion. (10 Nov 2004)
John Dardis: Provided there is an alternative.