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Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Absolutely, but it has no effect on the traffic.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

David Norris: I wish to show the independence of the Independents by saying I do not entirely agree with my distinguished colleague, Senator Brian Hayes. I was at the launch of Transport 21 yesterday in Dublin Castle and I found it a most invigorating experience. We had to push hard to get items such as the metro included and this House played an instrumental role. When the five Independents had the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

David Norris: I made that point but it is particularly dangerous in the case of one church, which has a track record. That is the position I would take and I would be prepared to argue it but not, I hope, in a contentious or nasty way. However, the power that raised the churches above everybody else in our society should be re-examined by Government to see if it is appropriate in this day and age. I would...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear. The Leader thought so too.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

David Norris: That was invigorating.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

David Norris: I strongly support Senator Henry's comments regarding so-called "extraordinary rendition". The phrase is sinister and it shows a slide in linguistic terms to use such euphemisms. It also calls into question the way in which the American Administration uses words such as "liberty", "freedom" and "democracy". It has devalued them to a point where they are absolutely meaningless. The Leader...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

David Norris: I spoke to one of the people who will have a central role in its implementation about the timescale for the metro. He said the geology of Dublin is different and unique. If such arguments are trotted out again by senior people, we will be in trouble.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

David Norris: It appears we will be allowed to continue the debate on the Ferns report. I welcome that decision. If we are serious about this issue, there is something we can do. I refer to No. 23 on the Order Paper, a motion put down by me and most of my Independent colleagues. It requests the Government to re-examine the exemption given to the churches from the operation of the equality legislation. It...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

David Norris: Yes, but I want to explain why. Yesterday, on the wireless, Mr. Ben Dunne said we need to be careful about the removal of the groceries order, as the chain stores will use it to get gullible people into their stores. The Government is apparently committed to removing the order. However, the regulations must be monitored. If the chain stores are allowed, without being told,——

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

David Norris: I do not know how she can because I have not made it yet. However, I know she is a wonderfully perceptive and intelligent woman.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

David Norris: Ben Dunne's point is that if stores are allowed to sell below cost, they must be made do so for a reasonable period at every branch.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

David Norris: Otherwise, they will just use it to draw people into their stores. The House must monitor this situation.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

David Norris: In that case the Senator is wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

David Norris: There is St. James's Hospital.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

David Norris: Would it be possible to make time available to take the motion at some point?

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

David Norris: That is the reason I specifically used the word "churches", the plural form, in the motion. I regret that Senator Mansergh does not approve of equality for all citizens.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

David Norris: Yes, and it was a disgraceful decision at the time. Look at where it got us.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.