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Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I shall try to observe the Cathaoirleach's ruling about being as brief as possible. However, many people will agree that this is the most interesting and exciting time of the day. It is the period that is covered most in the media. We should respond to the realities by being flexible and invite as many Members as possible to contribute to this very important part of the day. I support...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I am also seeking a debate on the rolling scandal involving computer technology in various Departments. I was speaking at a dinner last night. One of our really excellent entrepreneurs and businessmen who operates in this area discussed the matter with me. I was left wondering why we did not have a trade mission to this country to sell our own computer expertise. Why do we go to big foreign...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: We can still discuss it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Senator Ross, without interruption.

Seanad: The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I am happy to add my strong support to this important initiative. We are very lucky to have friends in the United States such as Senators Kennedy and McCain and representatives Kolbe, Flake and Gutierrez. We are also lucky to have former Taoiseach, John Bruton, nicely positioned in Washington as European Union representative. I am sure he would never consider abusing that position but it is...

Seanad: Clare Street Traffic Management Initiative: Statements. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Frank Fahey, to the House. I note that the Minister of State at the Depart-ment of Transport, Deputy Callely, was forced to leave this House temporarily to address another transport matter in Dáil Éireann but has indicated that he will return and address as many of the points as he can, even those...

Seanad: Clare Street Traffic Management Initiative: Statements. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: It is huge. The problem is that we will build orbital roads further and further out instead of building the one thing that will solve the traffic problem, which is the metro. We all know this and I applaud the Minister of State, Deputy Callely, for sticking to his guns. I will make some final points. I understand the Minister of State is considering all types of imaginative solutions, such as...

Seanad: Clare Street Traffic Management Initiative: Statements. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I know that but this is not the Mr. Paddy Power who is a close friend of mine and the Cathaoirleach. This is an inventor from Galway who has a company called EasyFlow. His idea is to have roads that do not cross, but which merge and demerge. He believes he could institute such a system in Dublin for approximately €3 million. I do not have the technical proficiency or expertise to examine...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I was relieved yesterday to hear on the radio that the Leader has no intention whatsoever of retiring from politics. I am sure the Chair and the rest of the House will welcome her announcement. Will she——

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I have not changed my mind at all and will run in the next election.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I am sure my colleague, Senator Mansergh, after he has spoken so manfully in defence of the independence of Irish politicians, will write a column about me in The Irish Times.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Yes. I will try to reform Senator Mansergh's constituency, which will be the end of him.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: The Leader promised a debate on Iraq. It is a subject that is close to her heart and I ask her to name the day. We do not have much of significance to do this week. We could, therefore, have the debate, particularly in light of the fact that, while I noticed yesterday she indicated she would put a motion on the Adjournment about the manifests of certain aircraft passing through our airspace,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I am delighted. Well done. I would not doubt the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: It would be helpful——

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Senator Norris, without interruption.