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Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

John Dardis: The bureaucracy may be infuriating but if large sums of money are being granted from Brussels we have a duty to attend to the farmers in the same professional manner as we farm the land.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

John Dardis: Senators O'Toole, Ryan, ÓMurchú and Coghlan referred to Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis. Having had a referendum, it is strange that we do not proceed on the basis of the result. I am fascinated by Senator Coghlan. Tourists would have some difficulty winding up in Offaly if they were travelling from Killarney to Dingle-Daingean Uí Chúis.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

John Dardis: I have some difficulty with that. I will ensure the matter is raised with the Minister. Senator Ryan referred to the report to the Garda Inspectorate, equipment and the fact that there were only 1,200 bulletproof vests. This seems a high number. The Commissioner is the accounting officer for the Garda Síochána. Significant amounts of money are made available to the force and it is up to...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

John Dardis: I do not see the difficulty but it is a matter for the Committee on Procedure and Privileges whether we continue with the prayer. Senator Dooley referred to the aviation sector, an important matter. Last week the EU and the US introduced a new policy. People can look forward to flights to Baltimore and Washington directly from Shannon. Senator Dooley makes a fair point with regard to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Mar 2007)

John Dardis: The Order of Business is No. 1, a motion concerning the amendment and extension of the Diseases of Animals Acts 1966 to 2001 to enhance the Minister's ability to deal with all animal disease situations and also with criminal activity regarding animal health, which motion was referred to the Joint Committee on Agriculture and Food, on which the committee has completed its deliberations and...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2007)

John Dardis: What will we get when we call the Senator?

Seanad: Order of Business (6 Mar 2007)

John Dardis: Speech.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (21 Feb 2007)

John Dardis: That is reasonable.

Seanad: Health Insurance (Amendment) Bill 2007: Second Stage (21 Feb 2007)

John Dardis: That is the President's prerogative and is nothing to do with us.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

John Dardis: Senator Ulick Burke's party could not keep pace.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

John Dardis: I was privileged to be in Croke Park for the French game It was not a privilege to be there at the end but it was certainly a privilege to be there at the beginning. It is important to understand that protocol and courtesy dictate that whatever team of whatever nationality comes to play our national team, its anthem is sung, whether it be in Croke Park, Lansdowne Road or anywhere else.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

John Dardis: It is also important for people to understand why two anthems are sung. The national anthem, "Amhrán na bhFiann", is played in any stadium in the Republic of Ireland because this is where the game is being played. "Ireland's Call" is played because it represents a 32-county team. I hope the courtesy we have always extended will be extended again on Sunday. I recall very vividly that day...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

John Dardis: It is spreading.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

John Dardis: What is the Fine Gael Party's position on first-time buyers?

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2007)

John Dardis: A 12% annual reduction affects them.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

John Dardis: I suggest we refer Senator Ryan to the Department of Health and Children to have his embarrassment threshold investigated because it seems to be at an horrendously low level.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

John Dardis: No, his embarrassment threshold is at a low level.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

John Dardis: In the Senator's case, I imagine it would be several years. The other aspect of this matter is the degree to which newspaper reports now seem to be the currency of the Order of Business. Yesterday the House debated at length an incorrect newspaper report regarding the cervical cancer vaccine. When the vaccine becomes available, as it will in the next few months, it will be available to...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

John Dardis: The Senator need not worry about us.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Feb 2007)

John Dardis: It would be useful to debate the EU report on special rendition but I doubt if it can be done this morning. The opinion of one person is now regarded as being the authentic view of the European Parliament. I understand there are more than 200 amendments to that report. It is not nearly as clear cut as is being represented. The Minister would be quite capable of dealing effectively with...