Results 1,561-1,580 of 1,714 for speaker:John Dardis
- Seanad: Defence (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2006: Second Stage (6 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: That is the way chaplains are appointed.
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: The Order of Business is No. 1, Citizens Information Bill 2006 â Second Stage, to be taken on the conclusion of the Order of Business and to conclude no later than 2 p.m., with the contributions of spokespersons not to exceed 15 minutes, those of all other Senators not to exceed ten minutes and the Minister to be called upon to reply no later than ten minutes before the conclusion of Second...
- Seanad: Order of Business (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: That will only arise in the event that the debate on No. 2 ends early.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: Senator Brian Hayes together with Senators O'Toole, Ryan, Norris and Quinn raised the proposed amendment to the Constitution to embody children's rights. I was a member of the all-party committee which considered the matter at great length. Everybody regarded what we came up with as something to which every party could subscribe. It is worth stating extensive consultation took place....
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: ââas was their being given specific protection. I take Senator Quinn's point that it required enormous courage on the part of the Senegalese girl to come forward. One hopes there are protections for girls in such circumstances. She was vindicated by the law but one can imagine other cases where a constitutional provision would be important. I agree with the proposition that the matter...
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: I am sure it will be delighted to hear them. Senators Ryan, Scanlon and Glynn raised the grievances of nurses. There is no conflict between the Taoiseach and the Minister for Health and Children and the Government is at one on the issue. The Government is bound by social partnership and agreements made under it so there is no room for discretion in the matter. I am not aware of things...
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: Senators Finucane and Coghlan raised the potential closure of post offices and I have some sympathy with their point of view. Senator Finucane asked for a debate on the matter and we will consider it. Grocery shops are closing down, as well as other shops, in many cases because of modern living but I have a great deal of sympathy with the point made regarding access for pensioners. ...
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: I am talking about the way it is administered.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: It seems that to replace a washer on a shower one must put an advertisement in the paper through the European procurement system. It would have been done overnight 20 years ago and we will have to look at that issue fairly seriously. We will try to arrange a debate on medical services. The Irish Medical Council has made its adjudication in the Dr. Neary case and has registered a finding of...
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: That is undesirable and should not happen. Hopefully the legislation going through at present will deal with such issues. I bow to Senator Feeney's knowledge on these matters because she has a great deal of expertise in the area and I agree with her comments on consultants. Senator Dooley raised the paucity of occupational therapists but I do not know the answer. Senator Ulick Burke...
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: If Committee Stage were to conclude before 4.30 p.m., we would take a sos of half an hour.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: It would not be affected.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: To clarify, Private Members' business will start at 5 p.m., but if Committee Stage of the previous item were to conclude before 4.30 p.m., we would have a sos of half an hour before resuming at 5 p.m.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: We will suspend.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: If Committee Stage concludes early, we will suspend the House until 5 p.m.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: No. 4 is to be taken on the conclusion of the previous business, No. 24, motion No. 37.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: No.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: According to what I have before me, No. 4 is open-ended.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: Apparently so.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (7 Feb 2007)
John Dardis: That is correct.