Results 501-520 of 1,714 for speaker:John Dardis
- Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: ââand we would be happy to accommodate him. I do not know if he is going to Cheltenham next week by helicopter, but some of his colleagues might consider doing that. Senator Ormonde raised the services directive on which there was a very good discussion with Commissioner McCreevy at the Forum for Europe. Given some of the observations made regarding reform of the Seanad and an increased...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: It is behind a frame of glass, but is not in a glass case. It is in a good place and I am happy with its current location.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: I agree with Senator Norris with regard to the soldiers and support the recognition of anybody who served at any time during the history of the State. I also agree with his observation that the contribution of the two soldiers who survived the Niemba ambush should have been recognised long before now. I do not have to add anything to what Senator Norris said about the Minister for Education...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: The fact that she may not have gone to the hospital in question may have to do with the fact that she did not receive an invitation.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: I will not coerce her but I will encourage her to visit Donegal. I accept Senator McHugh's point, County Donegal being a large geographical area. The number of beds to population may suggest provision of beds is great but the geographical area is a large one. Senators Glynn, Feeney and Feighan spoke about the spiking of drinks, a serious issue. I also noted that it is the drinks themselves...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: I meant whether it is necessary for him to be an honorary woman or if he is already one.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: Senator Feighan spoke about today's march in Washington by illegal Irish immigrants in a campaign to legalise their status in the United States. That is the subject of the motion on the Order Paper, signed by all party leaders to encourage the US Congress to act on the matter. I dealt with the scientific issue raised by Senator Hanafin. I note his comments on adult stem cell research which...
- Seanad: US Immigration Reform: Motion. (8 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: I move: That Seanad Ãireann, aware of the crucial decisions pending in the US Congress with regard to immigration reform: ârecognises the high priority the United States must give to securing its borders: ârecognises in particular the difficult plight of undocumented Irish people who have made their homes and careers in the USA, like many generations before them, but are living in fear...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: The Order of Business is Nos. 1, 2, 3 and 25, motion 24. No. 1 is a motion regarding immigration reform in the United States which was placed on the Order Paper as agreed by all the group leaders. It reiterates the sentiments expressed in a similar motion agreed by the House on 11 October 2005 and it is proposed to take the motion without debate; No. 2, the Planning and Development (Strategic...
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: I welcome the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Roche, and his officials to the House and welcome this legislation. The only minor criticism to be made is that perhaps it should have been introduced sooner. All Members are aware of the importance of infrastructural delivery generally. As the Cathaoirleach is aware, various aspects of national and local...
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: One could never be hard enough on Senator Bannon. It is worth putting on the record just what has happened on road, water and sewerage infrastructure. Some â¬36.3 billion has been set aside for major capital investments up to 2009. In 2006, capital spending will top â¬6.6 billion, three times the 1997 level. In 2006, â¬1.6 billion will be invested in major roads programmes. In 1997, only...
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: The Senator speaks well everywhere.
- Seanad: Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill 2006: Second Stage. (7 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: Then the Senator decided to buy his own jet.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: That is why it is called a peninsula.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: On a point of order, how can this matter be in order if the House is debating Second Stage of the Planning and Development (Strategic Infrastructure) Bill? Surely it comes within the Bill's ambit?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: It was the subject of an application.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: I suppose the Senator would like us to change the Marseillaise as well.
- Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: Next Tuesday.
- Seanad: Sea-Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: At 2.30 p.m. next Tuesday.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2006)
John Dardis: Who is the father of the House?