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Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: I join others in congratulating those who have been nominated to serve in the Seanad and those who have been elected to Dáil Éireann. I wish everybody well who is contesting the forthcoming Seanad election. I am not contesting the election but I can sympathise with the predicament of members of that electorate who would like to give their No. 1 vote to several candidates. Unfortunately,...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: To which category does Senator Norris belong?

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: As this is Committee Stage, Senator Norris will have an opportunity to reply to the Minister.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: Is recommendation No. 1 being pressed?

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: I would like to take part in this debate at this point but I am precluded, as I am in the Chair. Perhaps the Senator would stick to the facts.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: Senator Norris.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: Senator Norris.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: Senator Norris should defer to the Chair.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: I should point out that if the Minister is to make a reply he will need to do so quickly.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: As it is now 6 p.m., I am required to put the following question: That notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the Bill is hereby read a Second time; the sections not disposed of are hereby agreed to in Committee; the Title is hereby agreed to in Committee and the Bill is accordingly reported to the House without recommendation; that Fourth Stage is hereby completed and the Bill is...

Seanad: Ethics In Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: The Bill represents a considerable step forward in consolidating the legislation which was put in place previously. I was a member of the sub-committee established by the Committee on Finance and the Public Service which considered the so-called "blue book" and formulated recommendations for the original ethics legislation. It is a complex area. While we all know what we would like to...

Seanad: Ethics In Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: In Maryland.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: I join with others in thanking you, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, for the way you filled in for the Cathaoirleach when he was not in the Chamber, for the even-handed manner in which you have conducted the proceedings and for the way you have looked after the Members of the House. I also join you in thanking the staff for the way they have always looked after Members. The duties imposed on the staff...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: Hamas does not represent a democratic way. It got the votes but it is not democratic in its systems and operation. I wish well everyone who is contesting the elections. I hope as many as possible will return and I wish all those who are not returning a happy and good retirement. I echo the points made about people such as Senators Henry and Finucane. Senator Finucane might empathise with...