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- Seanad: Sectoral Plans: Motion (18 Oct 2006)
John Dardis: I move: That Seanad Ãireann, in accordance with section 31(6) of the Disability Act 2005, approves of the sectoral plans which have been prepared by the following Ministers: Minister for Health and Children, Minister for Social and Family Affairs, Minister for Transport, Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government,...
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (18 Oct 2006)
John Dardis: Given the overrun of the Order of Business, the votes called and the importance of this debate, I suggest that we amend the Order of Business to conclude No. 2 at 5.15 p.m. and begin Private Members' Business at that time, to conclude at 7.15 p.m. I thank the Fine Gael Party, the party proposing the motion in Private Members' business, for facilitating the change. It is important that every...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)
John Dardis: The Order of Business is No. 1, a motion agreed by the Committee on Procedure and Privileges which sets out the arrangements for the address by the European Union ambassador to the United States, Mr. John Bruton, to Seanad Ãireann on Wednesday, 8 November 2006, to be taken without debate; No. 2, statements on the sectoral plans in accordance with section 31(6) of the Disability Act 2005, to...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)
John Dardis: Is it around the cottage?
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)
John Dardis: Senators Finucane, Norris and Terry raised the issue of women's aid and the related issue of domestic violence. I am not au fait with the figures that have been circulated but I have no reason to believe they are incorrect. I accept the proposition made that emotional violence is a very significant factor and that it affects both men and women. It is important that all the agencies concerned...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)
John Dardis: One could not contemplate losing a species that has been so central to Irish life, culture and mythology. I recommend that Members read the report of the group because it is balanced and fair. It is important to state there is pain across the board. There is significant pain for drift net fishermen and also for anglers and others. This has been pointed out in the report. It states there...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)
John Dardis: There is no difficulty about the poachers. Of course there are other factors involved. The issues of global warming, silting and forestry are also factors. There are many factors, but this is the dominant factor. If Senators heard Dr. Ken Whelan, who is one of the world's most eminent experts in this area, on the radio this morning, they would have heard him clearly explaining to anybody who...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)
John Dardis: We have a compensationââ
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)
John Dardis: I am quite prepared to debate the issue with Senator McHugh outside the Chamber after the Order of Business.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)
John Dardis: If the House desires to discuss the matter at a later point, I will be happy to participate in that debate. I thank Senator Norris for his kind remarks, even if they make it difficult for me to respond to the next issue.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)
John Dardis: Senator Norris made a fair point about the protection of consumers. In recent years, a great deal of legislation has been introduced to protect consumers and enhance their rights. However, there are many gaps in the enforcement of that legislation. I am conscious of the decision that was made about the oil merger. The explanation that was given was that someone thought there were 31 days in...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)
John Dardis: I do not know the answer.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)
John Dardis: Senator Browne knows well I do not know the answer to that question. I will bring the matter to the attention of the Minister, Deputy McDowell. Senator Glynn spoke about the medical examination for the appointment of consultants. I will raise that subject with the Minister for Health and Children. I know she will he quite happy to come to the House to discuss it. Senator Browne raised several...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)
John Dardis: That clarifies the matter. There have been problems in the past with recruiting people who have the expertise to draft Bills. The Senator has a point in that regard. The legislative process should not be delayed as a result of something like that. Senator Browne also referred to the compensation to be given to beet growers. Yesterday the Minister said it is possible that the compensation...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)
John Dardis: It is not good to engage in scaremongering about matters of this nature, which is what is happening.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)
John Dardis: The devil can cite scripture for his own purpose, as we all know. I do not think it is a useful contribution to the debate. I completely reject the proposition that there has been any collusion between the HSE and anybody else with regard to this matter. If Senator Coonan has evidence of such collusion, he should let us know what it is. He cannot allow statements of this nature to hang in the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)
John Dardis: Significant improvements have been made in terms of the waiting lists, as anybody who has been looking at the statistics will know. Public patients are able to avail of private operations.
- Seanad: Address by EU Ambassador to the United States: Motion (2 Nov 2006)
John Dardis: The motion I am moving differs slightly from that on today's Order Paper, as the words "; and normal business will resume at 2.30 p.m." have been added to it. I move: That Seanad Ãireann agrees with the recommendation of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges that, in accordance with the provisions for the address to Seanad Ãireann by Distinguished Persons, Mr. John Bruton, European...
- Seanad: Address by the European Union Ambassador to the United States (8 Nov 2006)
John Dardis: I join the Cathaoirleach and others in welcoming the ambassador, Mr. Bruton, to the House and in thanking him for honouring us with his presence here today. I also echo the words of the Cathaoirleach with regard to the ambassador and his contribution. We received the kind of intellectual power within an address which we have come to expect from Mr. Bruton. This intellectual power has...
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)
John Dardis: The Order of Business is No. 2 â Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006, Report and Final Stages, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 5 p.m.; and No. 25, motion 9, from the Fine Gael group, on telecommunication structures, to be taken from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.