Results 21-40 of 1,714 for speaker:John Dardis
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 May 2007)
John Dardis: If it did, it would improve the Shannon down in Banagher for Senator Moylan. At the time, I was told by senior local authority officials that it would be impossible to take water from Lough Ree to Dublin. I pointed out that a right of way existed along the route in the form of the Royal Canal. I suggested that a pipe be laid along the canal and reminded the officials that it would not be...
- Seanad: Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 May 2007)
John Dardis: It is important local authority members would be made aware of their responsibilities and the need to take a strategic view on how water should be managed and used. One of the disappointing features of what has happened in the past is that under much of our legislation, local authorities have been exempt when it came to matters such as pollution, etc. In other words, they always have a...
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2007)
John Dardis: I thank Senator O'Toole for his very kind remarks. I want to pick up on Senator Brian Hayes's comments on the importance and value of our democracy. The recent supplement on the Houses in The Irish Times was very useful. I compliment those associated with its production. It articulated well the important work done in both Houses, which is often taken for granted. There is much cynicism...
- Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2007)
John Dardis: I also thank the Whips on both sides for the work they have done. The reform issue, as raised by Senator O'Toole, is an important one. The report some of us produced should not just be left aside, as it is critically important. While it might not all be acted upon, much of it should be. Staying in aspic, in perpetuity, is a danger to democracy. We must re-invent it as we go along. I...
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Apr 2007)
John Dardis: City status for Killarney.
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Apr 2007)
John Dardis: Is Senator Norris going to the Park?
- Seanad: Order of Business (27 Apr 2007)
John Dardis: Some of them had to attend a funeral this morning.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2007: Second Stage (26 Apr 2007)
John Dardis: Tomorrow.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Apr 2007)
John Dardis: It could not possibly do that.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Apr 2007)
John Dardis: If they cannot drain Poulaphouca they will not drain Lough Ree.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Apr 2007)
John Dardis: I will continue to do so.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Apr 2007)
John Dardis: We will let the Liffey go dry instead.
- Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy. (25 Apr 2007)
John Dardis: I thank the Leader for giving me the opportunity to lead our tribute to Senator Kate Walsh. It is my sad duty to mark her passing â the passing of an esteemed and much-loved colleague â and pay tribute to her life and work. In expressing our sadness and great sense of loss at Kate's untimely passing, I know I speak not only for myself, my Progressive Democrats colleagues and all the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)
John Dardis: I would be delighted to accommodate the Senator.
- Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)
John Dardis: We could have a dialogue with one another.
- Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)
John Dardis: Kerry is being undermined.
- Seanad: Order of Business (5 Apr 2007)
John Dardis: Are they working from the other end?
- Seanad: Medical Practitioners Bill 2007: Committee and Remaining Stages (4 Apr 2007)
John Dardis: It is section 66(9)(a) and (b).
- Seanad: Order of Business (4 Apr 2007)
John Dardis: Absolutely.
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Mar 2007)
John Dardis: In reply to the Senator of the yearââ