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- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: Senator Mansergh raised the issue of the OECD report on the economy. I am glad that he stressed the many positive aspects of that report. There have been calls over several weeks, including one from myself, to have that issue debated and it would be important to reach it before the end of the session. Senators Ulick Burke, Higgins and MacSharry spoke about the need for investment and jobs in...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: I agree with the point made by Senator Leyden regarding the situation in Israel. It is outrageous and totally unacceptable that Dr. Rantisi should be targeted by helicopter gunships. The use of violence on both sides is making it more difficult to achieve the goals of the road map for peace. I refer to the point made by Senator Norris and wish to explain to the Senator that there was...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: Yes, we will agree to deal with the two matters together. We are quite happy that it should be an all-party motion.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: Senator White raised the matter of the 30% quota for women. I am opposed to quotas in general but I take the Senator's point. The Progressive Democrats have a very proud record in this respect and we have a party leader who is a woman.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: Senator Hayes is correct. At one time the PD representation in the Seanad was 50% female and that is because there were two of us. I agree it is an important issue. If the Leader were present she might say that women have more sense than to participate in politics but I will leave her to answer for herself. Senator Bannon spoke about the banks and the OECD report and the review of An Agreed...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: I am quite happy to stand over it.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: Thank you for your protection, a Chathaoirligh. Senators Daly, O'Meara, Dooley and Finucane raised the open skies policy and the Shannon gateway issue. It is an important matter and we will make time for a debate. It has an impact on tourism and business in the west and is related to the question asked about the IDA and investment. Senator O'Meara raised the matter of CAP reform, which is a...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: The Senator raised the issue, he left it hanging in the air and I will answer it. I am prepared to say that there has to be an excellent roadâ
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: My apologies, I will not point.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: The point was raised, it was left hanging and I am not allowing it to be used in the manner in which the Opposition Members are trying to use it. I believe there should be an extra road to Waterford. I think it is a waste of â¬850 million to build a motorway â end of story.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: In conclusion, a Chathaoirligh, the Senator is entirely mistaken in his interpretation of what I said.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: I must be allowed defend myself. Senator Coghlan made an intervention with regard to the Ombudsman. I do not know whether or not it is proposed to have a constitutional provision with regard to the Ombudsman. I take his point that it would be desirable for the Ombudsman to investigate complaints regarding non-commercial semi-State companies.
- Seanad: Dublin Traffic Congestion: Motion. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: I second the motion and I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy McDaid.
- Seanad: Dublin Traffic Congestion: Motion. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: What was the commitment?
- Seanad: Dublin Traffic Congestion: Motion. (11 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: They can walk home as they did four years ago.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: I support the call for a debate on interest rates and banking. First, however, it is important for the House to welcome the decision of the Polish people to agree to accession to the European Union. In particular, we welcome the fact that the "Yes" vote was so overwhelming and that the 50% voter turnout threshold, required for a valid vote, was comfortably achieved. The House should...
- Seanad: Convention on the Future of Europe: Statements. (10 Jun 2003)
John Dardis: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Michael Ahern, to the House this afternoon. I find myself in broad agreement with the remarks that have been made by Senator McDowell.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 May 2003)
John Dardis: I share the view that it would be useful and appropriate to debate the OECD report, but the Government is not in need of a wake-up call. If anything, it is the Opposition which needs the wake-up call.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 May 2003)
John Dardis: It should be noted that the report is complimentary of the way in which the economy has been managed and, in particular, it acknowledges the success of low taxation rates. There are many positives in the report. Nobody on the Government side is complacent about the need to manage the economy well in the future, to keep inflation under control, to encourage competitiveness and to attract...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 May 2003)
John Dardis: There are more cars in County Kildare.