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Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: I join with others in thanking you, a Leas-Chathaoirligh, for the way you filled in for the Cathaoirleach when he was not in the Chamber, for the even-handed manner in which you have conducted the proceedings and for the way you have looked after the Members of the House. I also join you in thanking the staff for the way they have always looked after Members. The duties imposed on the staff...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: Hamas does not represent a democratic way. It got the votes but it is not democratic in its systems and operation. I wish well everyone who is contesting the elections. I hope as many as possible will return and I wish all those who are not returning a happy and good retirement. I echo the points made about people such as Senators Henry and Finucane. Senator Finucane might empathise with...

Seanad: Ethics In Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: The Bill represents a considerable step forward in consolidating the legislation which was put in place previously. I was a member of the sub-committee established by the Committee on Finance and the Public Service which considered the so-called "blue book" and formulated recommendations for the original ethics legislation. It is a complex area. While we all know what we would like to...

Seanad: Ethics In Public Office (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: In Maryland.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: As this is Committee Stage, Senator Norris will have an opportunity to reply to the Minister.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: Is recommendation No. 1 being pressed?

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: I would like to take part in this debate at this point but I am precluded, as I am in the Chair. Perhaps the Senator would stick to the facts.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: Senator Norris.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: Senator Norris.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: Senator Norris should defer to the Chair.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: I should point out that if the Minister is to make a reply he will need to do so quickly.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: As it is now 6 p.m., I am required to put the following question: That notwithstanding anything in Standing Orders, the Bill is hereby read a Second time; the sections not disposed of are hereby agreed to in Committee; the Title is hereby agreed to in Committee and the Bill is accordingly reported to the House without recommendation; that Fourth Stage is hereby completed and the Bill is...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: I join others in congratulating those who have been nominated to serve in the Seanad and those who have been elected to Dáil Éireann. I wish everybody well who is contesting the forthcoming Seanad election. I am not contesting the election but I can sympathise with the predicament of members of that electorate who would like to give their No. 1 vote to several candidates. Unfortunately,...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

John Dardis: To which category does Senator Norris belong?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2007)

John Dardis: Senator Bannon is not here today.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2007)

John Dardis: It is back to home for Senator Coghlan.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2007)

John Dardis: I thought the Leas-Chathaoirleach stated at the outset that there would be no matters on the Adjournment.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2007)

John Dardis: That is correct.

Seanad: Protection of Employment (Exceptional Collective Redundancies and Related Matters) Bill 2007 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (1 May 2007)

John Dardis: This Seanad Bill has been amended by the Dáil and 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 and this is looked upon as the report...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2003 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (1 May 2007)

John Dardis: I welcome the amendments the Minister made in the Dáil. I would like to comment on a few aspects of this debate. The Minister rightly stated that water should always be a public utility rather than being in private hands. He correctly pointed out some of the excesses which have marked the behaviour of private companies in Great Britain. I would like to make one or two small points which...