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Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Dec 2002)

John Dardis: It would be useful to debate the issue immediately after Christmas.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Dec 2002)

John Dardis: The Members to whom the Leader referred were present but did not vote.

Seanad: Primary Education: Motion. (11 Dec 2002)

John Dardis: The former Senator is not here to defend himself.

Seanad: EU Council Framework Decision on the Protection of the Environment through Criminal Law: Referral to Joint Committee. (12 Dec 2002)

John Dardis: I move that the sitting be suspended until 11.45 a.m.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (12 Dec 2002)

John Dardis: I made the point the last day that what Senator Henry had to say about golf clubs was correct. Golf clubs are one of the last bastions of chauvinism. While I agree with the Senator's sentiments, whether this is the way to deal with the problem is another question. I await with interest the reply of the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Deputy O'Donoghue.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (12 Dec 2002)

John Dardis: I must respond to that intervention. There is a very significant financial benefit in being an associate member. You get many of the rights without having to pay the extra cost. I ask the Minister to look very carefully at how the spirit of this amendment could be accommodated.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (12 Dec 2002)

John Dardis: Nothing. It was just an aside.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

John Dardis: It got a shock.

Seanad: Domestic Violence (Amendment) Bill, 2002: Committee and Remaining Stages. (17 Dec 2002)

John Dardis: Amendment No. 2 is in the name of Senator Tuffy. The Government has also tabled this amendment.

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage. (18 Dec 2002)

John Dardis: Senator Jim Walsh, without interruption. I think the Senator has made his point.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)

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

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)

John Dardis: I join other Members in wishing you, a Chathaoirligh, Members and staff all the compliments of the season. I particularly thank you, a Chathaoirligh, for the way you have conducted the affairs of the House during the session. The House has been run extremely smoothly for which the Cathaoirleach and Leas-Chathaoirleach can take great credit. I join in paying tribute to the staff in the Seanad...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)

John Dardis: It would have been preferable if the sensitive document dealing with aspects of the Northern Ireland talks which appeared in this morning's newspapers had not become public. It would be wrong, however, to overestimate its contents, although it contained some hard truths. According to the newspapers, it was inadvertently left behind, which suggests a serious error on somebody's part. I would...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)

John Dardis: That is what attending public school does for a person.

Seanad: Immigration Bill, 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (19 Dec 2002)

John Dardis: Before we proceed, it had been intended that amendments No.8, 11 and 21 would be discussed together with amendment No. 7. Is that agreed? Agreed. Is amendment No. 7 being pressed?

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. (4 Feb 2003)

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