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- Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: âânotwithstanding that we are conscious of our obligations from an environmental and aesthetic point of view. I wish to say to such people that it is quite certain that some of the great houses they wish to protect, such as Carton and Castletown, would never have been built if An Taisce had existed at the time.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: If they are good enough for New York, they are good enough for us.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: They are good enough for New York, but not for us.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: I am a citizen of the world, but I live in the country.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (5 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: And Bloomsday.
- Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (5 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: Well done.
- Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (5 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: Senator Ryan should read the conclusions of the EU Presidency in June.
- Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (5 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: I wish to share time with Senator Leyden.
- Seanad: Foreign Conflicts: Motion. (5 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: I congratulate the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Treacy, for his speech on this motion. He began and finished the speech addressing the humanitarian aspect of the situation, which has not been a feature of the debate. We can all apportion blame, pointing the finger at the terrorism of the Israeli state or Hamas. The dominant concern of the Government and the...
- Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (6 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: On behalf of the Progressive Democrats, I join with the Leader and the leaders of the other groups in paying tribute to the late Luke Belton. I extend our sympathy to his wife, his children, his extended family and his Fine Gael colleagues. He was steeped in the traditions and values of Fine Gael, and represented the party ably over an extended period. It is remarkable to consider that within...
- Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (6 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: And the Senator still has it.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (6 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: The Leader is burning her bridges.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (6 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: The Senator should look behind him.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (6 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: I thank the Cathaoirleach for all the work he has done during the year. He had handled the business of the House in an even-handed and fair manner. I applaud his humour and courtesy. I include the Leas-Chathaoirleach in that regard. Everybody has been thanked. I briefly thank the Leader of the House for the manner in which she has conducted her business and for everything she has done during...
- Seanad: Business of Seanad. (6 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: They deserve significant credit for that. Their work should be recognised because they do a difficult job extremely well. Every single one of them shows unfailing courtesy. I would also like to mention the Editor of Debates and the people who report the debates. Some of us can remember when it took almost a month for the proceedings of this House to emerge, but they are now available to...
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: What was Senator Norris saying about a paean of self-congratulation?
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (6 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: It is clear Senator Norris has never sprayed potato crops for blight.
- Seanad: Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: Before I call the Minister, we have lost a bit of time and the Order of the House is that this matter must conclude by 12.30 p.m. If the House is agreeable, I will call on the Acting Leader to propose a change to the Order of Business.
- Seanad: Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Institutes of Technology Bill 2006: Committee Stage. (6 Jul 2006)
John Dardis: If this must be done, it can be done by direction.