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Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2004)

John Dardis: Is that together or separately?

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Mar 2004)

John Dardis: Is Senator Bannon running for Europe?

Seanad: Public Health (Tobacco) (Amendment) Bill 2003: Committee Stage (Resumed) and Remaining Stages. (9 Mar 2004)

John Dardis: On the section, I agree with much of what Senator Henry had to say about hotel bedrooms. We have all had the experience of being given what was supposed to be a non-smoking room only to find on entering that somebody had been smoking in it. That is a matter for the people using the room, however, rather than forcing the hotel staff to monitor the position and ensure that people do not smoke....

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2004)

John Dardis: I join with the general sentiment expressed across the House with regard to the rights of victims of crime to have their voices heard. It took a remarkable act of courage and determination on the part of Mr. and Mrs. Murphy to speak at yesterday's court hearing. While it is correct that we should not comment on the trial, it has struck me for some time as extraordinary that court proceedings...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2004)

John Dardis: They may not be as good in presenting, but it is extraordinary that the legal profession is locked into the practices of other centuries, not only because trials may not be seen but because of wigs and gowns and so on. These features are not appropriate to the age in which we live. On another matter, it was great to be an Irishman in Twickenham last Saturday afternoon.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2004)

John Dardis: I have not congratulated anybody, or expressed my condolence on the death of English rugby, but I am about to make a relevant point. In the context of the celebration of Irish sport it is disappointing that the opening of Croke Park cannot be at least discussed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2004)

John Dardis: I do not want to prejudice the outcome, but there should surely be a discussion.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Mar 2004)

John Dardis: The Senator is wrong again. It is the nature of the route.

Seanad: Higher Education: Motion. (3 Mar 2004)

John Dardis: I second the motion. We should acknowledge that much has been achieved not only by this Government but by successive Governments in bringing us to a point where there is an acknowledged level of expertise in the country which is a tribute to third level institutions. If it was not there, the large multinational companies which depend on hi-tech, graduate and skilled employment of a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Mar 2004)

John Dardis: There is a proposal.

Seanad: Address by Mr. John Hume, MEP. (3 Mar 2004)

John Dardis: It is a great honour for the House that John Hume has attended this morning and it is a privilege to be here to hear what he has to say. We are conscious that we are in the presence of one of the politicians of the very first rank of this generation and who transcends not only this island, but Europe and the world. We are also conscious that he is a Nobel laureate. In recognising the work he...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Mar 2004)

John Dardis: It is a middle sum.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (2 Mar 2004)

John Dardis: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

John Dardis: I support what Senator O'Toole and others have had to say with regard to the coverage of the unfortunate case concerning the death of a young man at the Club Anabel nightclub. I also endorse what Senator O'Toole said about establishing a press council. The establishment of such a council has been recommended many times but when, in particular, it is suggested that it should be a statutory...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

John Dardis: In the bar.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

John Dardis: The Leader remembers, but Senator O'Toole does not.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: I agree with Senator Finucane's comments. It would be useful to debate the situation in Northern Ireland and the peace process in general. I am aware a similar call was made earlier in the week. I heard a Sinn Féin spokesperson state on radio this morning that the party is committed to the Good Friday Agreement. Has Sinn Féin ever read the document because it has things to say about weapons...

Seanad: Competition Authority Report: Statements. (25 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Seanad: Competition Authority Report: Statements. (25 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: The law of the inelasticity of time has come into effect.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Feb 2004)

John Dardis: He is not here to defend himself.