Results 1-15 of 15 for revert speaker:David Norris

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (10 Apr 2019)

David Norris: ...on Committee Stage:Senators will be aware that the existing section 44 is not in keeping with my particular position on the matter. I will table amendments on Report Stage that will, if agreed, revert the direction of section 44 towards the specific procedure that we mentioned on numerous occasions in the House that will be applicable for the selection of what we have been describing as...

Seanad: Workplace Relations Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (25 Feb 2015)

David Norris: ...can talk about bringing a regulation to the House, that still leaves in force the general power in the legislation to introduce further regulations. This is not acceptable. The Minister has reverted to his original point and is kind of shifting from point to point. He now states again that it is for the single instance. If that is the case, it should be included in the legislation and...

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Apr 2013)

David Norris: Yes, I have. Can we have a debate on the most important matter facing the country? We are reverting to Thatcherism. She said what she is quoted to have said. I have heard it and seen it. She said there is no such thing as society and it is only an economy, which is what our friends in the EU are telling us. It is regrettable that there should be such a clear conflict between the...

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Second Stage (27 Mar 2012)

David Norris: ...other people in the same situation might also agree. I accept we are in a difficult situation and I understand this is a revenue-generating measure. I have concerns, however, that it may never revert to being something that pays for motorists' interests. I do not see the logic of increasing taxation on old motor cars - that are pleasant to drive and are kept in immaculate condition - to...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2012 (Certified Money Bill): Committee and Remaining Stages (22 Mar 2012)

David Norris: On a point of order, since the human and mechanical inadequacies of the voting system are now apparent to every person in the Chamber, can we revert to the more social method of walking through the lobbies which is very clear?

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Feb 2012)

David Norris: I revert to a matter ventilated in the House yesterday, the review of embassies and, in particular, representation at the Vatican. I strongly support the work of the diplomatic corps. Ireland is extremely well served by it, although it is small when compared with that of other states such as the Netherlands. It does very good work and we get good value from it. As for the Vatican, I...

Seanad: Education (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee Stage (Resumed) (31 Jan 2012)

David Norris: .... Therefore, the provision appears to be rigid and as such, a certain degree of flexibility should be allowed in these matters. Perhaps the Minister might undertake to consider the issue and revert to us with a reason on Report Stage.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2011)

David Norris: ...for Ireland to use European institutions, as described on the public airwaves, as a bin for civil servants who may be awkward or embarrassing. I remind the Leader that last week he committed to reverting to me and Senator Walsh on the Privacy Bill 2006. However, I will not press the matter. I had intended to propose an amendment to the Order of Business, but I will not do so, given that...

Seanad: Mental Health (Involuntary Procedures) (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (23 Mar 2011)

David Norris: ...place. These are the facts and I am sorry to disappoint any of those who have lobbied me, but I have to tell what I see as the truth. However, I understand that the situation can be addressed by reverting, simply, to common law. At the moment, two psychiatrists can decide that this treatment must be inflicted on a patient without his or her consent. They are protected in some...

Seanad: Banking Reports: Statements (15 Jun 2010)

David Norris: ...to borrow significantly in international markets and punt it on property speculation, while ignoring and trampling on their ordinary customers. Now that they have been broken by the casino, they revert to the ordinary citizens of Ireland and put their hands in their pockets. The intrusion of foreign banks resulted in extra competition, but the banks did not examine where that was leading...

Seanad: Pre-Budget Outlook: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

David Norris: ...domestic product next year. These are horrifying figures. It is right that they should be front-loaded. I agree with the Minister of State that we have to restore our banking system but must we revert to the same kind of system? I am referring to the structure of the system as well as the personnel involved. I accept that we need a good banking system but what does that entail?...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Feb 2009)

David Norris: May we revert to the backbench subject of embryo stem cell research? Youth Defence is on the trot again. As if it was not bad enough, it is putting out dangerous, dishonest and misleading advertisements to the effect that 73 cures have been developed using adult stem cells while none has been developed using embryo stem cells. Some people have spent tens of thousands of euro. An...

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: ..., I am happy to withdraw my amendment. It would be foolish to put this to a vote in any case as it would be just another lost vote. The Minister of State has moved on this issue and I will revert to those who briefed me on this matter. I thank the Minister of State for accepting the sense of the points raised in the House. While there may be further difficulties because the exact...

Seanad: Defence Forces Property. (7 Feb 2006)

David Norris: ...thought to be appropriate. It is not right to dump these people on the side of the road to let them fend for themselves after the years of service. In terms of real human wastage, this problem will revert to the Army eventually. To opportunistically take advantage of a fire in order to get rid of people from a house is not a very enriching view of military life. I strongly reiterate my...

Seanad: Child Care Services: Motion. (26 Oct 2005)

David Norris: .... I am worried that the possibility of an election might lead to a Dutch auction. Child welfare and the well-being of children should be at the centre of the child care debate. I am afraid we might revert to the Victorian position — the poor people with their children at baby farms and the wealthy people with their children at governesses. Such people never got to see their children....