Results 941-960 of 1,714 for speaker:John Dardis
- Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2005)
John Dardis: It is because it is a construction site.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2005)
John Dardis: If he speed reads, how has it gone on for a long time?
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (8 Feb 2005)
John Dardis: Amendment No. 26 is a Government amendment. Amendment No. 27 is consequential and amendments Nos. 28 and 29 are related. Amendments Nos. 26 to 29, inclusive, will be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed.
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (8 Feb 2005)
John Dardis: Amendment No. 30 is a Government amendment. Amendment No. 32 is related and No. 31 is consequential on No. 32. Amendments Nos. 30 to 32, inclusive, will be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed. Government amendment No. 30: In page 66, lines 5 and 6, to delete "Central Authority in the State" and substitute "High Court".
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (8 Feb 2005)
John Dardis: There is a correction to amendment No. 31. A full stop should appear after the word "consent". I instruct that the alteration be made. Government amendment No. 31: In page 66, line 48, to delete "consent."." and substitute "consent.".
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (8 Feb 2005)
John Dardis: Amendment No. 33 is a Government amendment. Amendment No. 34 is consequential and amendments Nos. 35 and 36 are related. Amendments Nos. 33 to 36, inclusive, may be discussed together by agreement. Is that agreed? Agreed. Government amendment No. 33: In page 67, line 4, to delete "if" and substitute "if it is satisfied that".
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Terrorist Offences) Bill 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (8 Feb 2005)
John Dardis: When is it proposed to take Report Stage?
- Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Motion. (2 Feb 2005)
John Dardis: Gabhaim buÃochas leis an Aire as bheith anseo. I welcome the Minister of State's comments. I am particularly glad it appears there will not be a division of opinion on this motion. It is reflective of the general approach of the House to these matters for many years. Those of us who have been here for some time have reason to remember that on an almost weekly basis in the past, we were...
- Seanad: Tsunami Disaster: Statements. (2 Feb 2005)
John Dardis: He said that it had nothing to do with global warming and he was right.
- Seanad: Tsunami Disaster: Statements. (2 Feb 2005)
John Dardis: I propose to share my time with Senator Minihan.
- Seanad: Tsunami Disaster: Statements. (2 Feb 2005)
John Dardis: I welcome the debate and thank the Leader for arranging it at such an early stage. I thank the Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Conor Lenihan, for the work he has done since the appalling tragedy took place. The Minister, Deputy Dermot Ahern, and others are also to be commended. In particular, mention must be made of the work done by Dan Mulhall, ambassador to...
- Seanad: Tsunami Disaster: Statements. (2 Feb 2005)
John Dardis: Some of the calls that were made to have a widespread Army presence in the region were dubious as I really do not know what the Army personnel could have done. We are dealing with sovereign states and unless people are invited thereto and asked for specifically, it is better not to get involved. One should just send the type of expertise that is required. I support Senator Mansergh in his...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Feb 2005)
John Dardis: Like the Senator.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Feb 2005)
John Dardis: You must not cull the Senator, a Chathaoirligh.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Feb 2005)
John Dardis: I agree with the proposition that the House should discuss defamation and the right of the individual to privacy in an era in which the media is all-intrusive. I have previously spoken about this matter. It seems to me that those who work in the media like nothing more than to write about other people who work in the media. I was recently struck by the degree to which high-powered telephoto...
- Seanad: Sugar Beet Industry: Motion (Resumed). (26 Jan 2005)
John Dardis: At 10.30 a.m. tomorrow.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jan 2005)
John Dardis: Tell that to the farmers of Roscommon.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2004)
John Dardis: I wish the Cathaoirleach, the Leas-Chathaoirleach and everybody in the House a very happy Christmas. I thank the Cathaoirleach for the way he has conducted the proceedings during the term. He has always been good humoured and even-handed and we appreciate that. I also join in the tributes to the Leader for the manner in which she has led the House and brought the business before us. I link...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2004)
John Dardis: In the spirit of the season I extend best wishes to everybody for Christmas.
- Seanad: Tributes to Head Usher of the Houses of the Oireachtas. (17 Dec 2004)
John Dardis: The Senator should speak for himself.