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

David Norris: Senator Ross went to a real public school, not the minor one that some of the Minister's people went to.

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

David Norris: I found the Minister's speech very interesting, particularly when he hinted he might sniff an election in the offing, a comment that other speakers have echoed. 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 —...

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

David Norris: Surely not.

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

David Norris: I will be very damaged if I have to conclude. It is important to emphasise that a real debate about this matter is ongoing. Two minutes is not enough to establish a serious debate.

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

David Norris: I am the one voice here who is critical of this situation. I have raised specific issues about the welfare of children and the nonsense of throwing money at the problem without really examining it. I regret that the Minister was so long-winded that I do not have an opportunity to say the many things I would like to say as part of this debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I agree with Senator Brian Hayes. The notion of a 1916 commemorative military parade was launched at a party rally. That is regrettable because it makes it the possession of one section rather than the entire community. Children will enjoy it as a day out. However, I remember the nasty exclusive sabre-rattling that occurred in 1966. As somebody who claims the right to be an Irishman just like...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: It had no impact whatsoever, statistically.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: It is nice for the people who live along it but let us have the real solution at last. As I am in positive mode, we should congratulate Mr. Niall Mellon who was in the House recently——

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I would like the Leader to give as much support as possible, through the appropriate Ministers, to the wonderful work done by Mr. Mellon in building houses in South Africa and taking decent Irish builders out to——

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I would not dream of doing so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I was merely asking the Leader to be positive and speak to the Ministers involved and give encouragement.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Come on, it is a tribe.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: The House is becoming very prim these days.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Exactly.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: From the wigwam in Killarney.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: He might be one day.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Excellent.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Absolutely. Well said.