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- Seanad: Order of Business. (10 May 2006)
John Dardis: ...how much we appreciate the fact that we live in an open, free and democratic State. We often take it for granted. At the basis of such a State is a reliance upon the security forces, both the Garda SÃochána and the armed forces, to uphold the democracy we enjoy. To do that, they must be removed from the political arena. That is not to say they should not have or voice opinions on how the...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)
John Dardis: I apologise to the Cathaoirleach. Senator Brian Hayes, the Leader of the Opposition, and Senator O'Toole raised the matter of allowing non-national recruits to the Garda SÃochána to be granted citizenship when appointed to the force. I agreed with Senator Brian Hayes when he first raised this issue and I have made the views expressed known to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law...
- Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)
John Dardis: ...by the work of General de Chastelain, Andrew Sens and Tauno Nieminem. The Independent International Commission on Decommissioning proved its credibility throughout the process. I accept without reservation the general's word. I also accept the commission's assertion that confidentiality was necessary to ensure that decommissioning happened. Despite that necessity we heard the compelling...