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- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)
John Dardis: I thank Senator Brian Hayes for agreeing, as Leader of the Opposition, to take all stages of the Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2004 today. Senators referred to the presidency of the European Commission. We have been extremely impressed by the work done by Mr. Pat Cox as MEP and as President of the European Parliament. As he retires as MEP for Munster, we wish him well in his future...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)
John Dardis: Senator O'Toole made the point that it might be preferable to appoint a person whose feet are firmly planted in national politics, but I think Mr. Cox fulfils that criterion.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)
John Dardis: We may have to judge whether the intervention of Senators Brian Hayes, Finucane and Coghlan on behalf of Mr. Cox was helpful. Perhaps another forum can adjudicate on the matter.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)
John Dardis: Mr. Cox is a member of the European Liberal, Democratic and Reformist Group.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)
John Dardis: I welcome figures that have emerged in the last 24 hours reporting that revenue of â¬750 million was collected from taxation in April. The Minister, Deputy McCreevy, has shown himself to be extremely capable of managing the economy efficiently and prudently. I am sure that will continue.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)
John Dardis: We look forward to the budget later this year to see how the Minister will distribute the funds available to him. I am sure that a debate on the issue would be helpful. I do not disagree with such a proposal. I will try to organise such a debate. I share Senator McCarthy's sentiments in respect of the welcome statement from the Sisters of Mercy. It gave victims the reassurance they require....
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)
John Dardis: That is not to say that they should not be encouraged to be interested in politics.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)
John Dardis: I do not regard that as surprising.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)
John Dardis: I agree with what Senator Henry said on spurious cures and that there are different criteria for medial practitioners and others. Either everybody should be regulated or nobody should be. I noted the appalling consequences of one treatment given for cancer. These matters will be brought to the attention of the Minister for Health and Children. It would also be appropriate to debate the matter...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)
John Dardis: The sojourn on the platform at Mallow was a pleasure. One meets all sorts of interesting people on that journey and I am sure Senator Coghlan would fall into that category. Investment in the rail infrastructure is ongoing and hopefully it will apply to the Killarney line.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)
John Dardis: Senators Hanafin and Ross raised the issue of media coverage of the House. I accept that only rows in the Houses attract the media's attention while important legislation is ignored. Deputy Cassidy, when Leader of the House, with members of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges met the national newspapers and RTEââ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)
John Dardis: ââto express our concerns about coverage. Perhaps the Cathaoirleach will consider another meeting through the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)
John Dardis: I agree with Senator Norris that the establishment of a press council should be debated along with the whole issue of citizens' rights to privacy. The use of long focus lenses to photograph chief mourners at private funerals is increasingly prevalent. It is objectionable that people under pressure at the funeral of a loved one are splashed across the national media, particularly when the...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)
John Dardis: I doubt it will be in time for the local elections.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)
John Dardis: I am sure a decision in principle will be reached. Senator Jim Walsh referred to the National Roads Authority and a wider issue of the speed limits. The National Roads Authority has been the subject of debate in the House before and it should be again.
- Seanad: European Refugee Fund: Motion. (6 May 2004)
John Dardis: I move: "That Seanad Ãireann approves the exercise by the State of the option, provided by Article 3 of the fourth Protocol set out in the Treaty of Amsterdam, to notify the President of the Council that it wishes to take part in the adoption and application of the following proposed measure: Proposal for a Council Decision establishing the European Refugee Fund for the period 2005 â 2010...
- Seanad: Electricity (Supply) (Amendment) Bill 2004: Order for Second Stage. (6 May 2004)
John Dardis: I move: "That Second Stage be taken today."
- Seanad: Order of Business. (6 May 2004)
John Dardis: The Order of Business is No. 1, a motion, to be taken without debate, referred to the Joint Committee on Justice, Equality, Defence and Women's Rights, which has completed its deliberations, concerning the exercise by the State of the option under the fourth protocol to the Treaty of Amsterdam in respect of a Council decision establishing the European refugee fund for the period 2005 to 2010;...
- Seanad: Twenty-seventh Amendment of the Constitution Bill 2004: Second Stage. (30 Apr 2004)
John Dardis: He is not at all combative.
- Seanad: Criminal Law (Insanity) Bill 2002: Committee Stage (Resumed). (7 Apr 2004)
John Dardis: Amendments Nos. 5 and 8 form a composite proposal. Amendments Nos. 50 to 56, inclusive, Nos. 58 to 73, inclusive, Nos. 75 to 86, inclusive, Nos. 88 to 90, inclusive, Nos. 93 to 102, inclusive, Nos. 105 to 108, inclusive, No. 112, No. 113, No. 117, No. 118, Nos. 120 to 122, inclusive, No. 124, No. 125 and No. 127 are related and may be discussed together with amendments Nos. 5 and 8, by agreement.