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Seanad: Garda Investigations: Motion. (28 Sep 2005)

John Dardis: I propose a slight amendment to the Order of Business, as agreed, namely, that the motion agreed by all the group leaders, as printed on supplementary Order Paper 52a, be the motion debated.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

John Dardis: Longford has remained closed for the summer.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

John Dardis: The Senator still expects to be there next summer.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

John Dardis: He has already been tagged.

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

John Dardis: I know the Cathaoirleach and every other reasonable person will join with me in celebrating and rejoicing over the events that have taken place in the North of Ireland over recent days and in welcoming the report of the Independent International Commission on Decommissioning. General de Chastelain and his colleagues deserve much credit, as do the clergymen who participated. Their words were...

Seanad: Order of Business. (28 Sep 2005)

John Dardis: We hope the atrocities have ended. It is understandable that there would be scepticism in certain quarters although we might not agree with it. We await the report of the monitoring body to ascertain whether criminality and the other forms of atrocity committed by violent people are now discontinued for good. This will obviously be a key element in the advancement of the process. When Senator...

Seanad: Child Care Services. (1 Jul 2005)

John Dardis: Senator Browne can investigate the geography during the recess. I thank the Minister.

Seanad: Tributes to Head Usher of the Houses of the Oireachtas. (1 Jul 2005)

John Dardis: On behalf of the Progressive Democrats group, I am delighted to be associated with the tributes to Mr. Ray Hesse. I wish him well in his retirement, which I hope he will enjoy. It is extraordinary that some of the staff of the Houses, like Ray, have served us for 32 years. Such an enormous record of public service is not generally recognised as it should be. Ray Hesse has always been a...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (1 Jul 2005)

John Dardis: It will be a trip to Athlone.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (1 Jul 2005)

John Dardis: I join with others in thanking the Cathaoirleach for the way he has conducted proceedings in the House during the session. He has done nothing more or less than implement the resolutions passed by the House. He has our confidence and is a suitable person for the job.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (1 Jul 2005)

John Dardis: The House has worked efficiently which is to the credit of the Leader and to Eamonn McCormack for the way they have organised its business. There has been a gratifying level of co-operation which has helped us do our business in an orderly way. It is gratifying that an increasing number of Bills are initiated in this House, relative to several years ago. That is a tribute to the quality of...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (1 Jul 2005)

John Dardis: This is a Seanad Bill which has been amended by the Dáil. In accordance with Standing Order 103, it is deemed to have passed its First, Second and Third Stages in the Seanad and is placed on the Order Paper for Report Stage. On the question "That the Bill be received for final consideration", the Minister may explain the purpose of the amendments made by the Dáil. This is looked upon as the...

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (1 Jul 2005)

John Dardis: I ask the Minister to address the fifth group of amendments.

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (1 Jul 2005)

John Dardis: I am giving the Senator a good deal of latitude.

Seanad: Veterinary Practice Bill 2004 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (1 Jul 2005)

John Dardis: I join Members in congratulating the Minister on the passage of the Bill and hope it achieves all that she and everybody else wishes for it. We were very encouraged yesterday to hear the President of the European Commission, Mr. Barroso, speak strongly in defence of the Common Agricultural Policy and its role in the EU budget. That was good for Ireland. I wish everybody well for the summer...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)

John Dardis: The House agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)

John Dardis: It would be desirable for the House to debate the risk equalisation amendment scheme 2005 but it is essential that the Tánaiste is present for such a debate. She has always shown herself to be very amenable to attending this House and to debate any issues the House wishes to debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)

John Dardis: She is unusually amenable, in my experience of Ministers. Perhaps the Leader knows whether she is available but I suspect that she may not be. If we are to have the debate however, the Tánaiste should be present. This is not a question of ideology.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)

John Dardis: The only time I hear about ideology is when Senator Ryan repeats the word every week. This is a question of trying to do what is best for patients and consumers of the health service.

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Jun 2005)

John Dardis: There is no question, to use Senator Ryan's phrase, of "brutal market forces". They have nothing to do with the health service, as the Senator knows. In addition, the Tánaiste is on record as saying that she favours risk equalisation and community rating which will happen eventually. I share the views of Senator Brian Hayes on the imprisonment of the unfortunate people from Mayo. We cannot...