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Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I am glad to see John McCabe in the House and I give him my good wishes also. I do not believe he gave me any advice, but I never listen to advice any way.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)

David Norris: John did relate many good stories about Dublin to me and I shall certainly miss those. However, I am sure he will go on telling them. I endorse the general compliments being given, but I would like to emphasise two of my own. First, you, Sir, have done a very good job in your first term in office in this House and I thank you for your courtesy.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)

David Norris: Perhaps I would be more complimentary if I removed the tone of surprise from my voice. I want to particularly thank the Leader who has done a stunningly good job.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)

David Norris: She and I were both members of the teaching profession and she, particularly in terms of her courtesy, has added greatly to the pleasures of participating in the House. I am not surprised she referred to that because if anybody in this House exemplifies courtesy and good humour, it is the Leader. We are very lucky to have her. I want to briefly mention an issue I raised yesterday and on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: I seek clarification. If I understood the Leader correctly, she said we would take both Nos. 22 and 24 in Private Members' time. Is that correct?

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: Are we taking one motion or the other, or is one an amendment of the other?

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: Which motion is being taken?

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: I only ask because I was not quite sure whether it was intended to be taken as an amendment. I take it that it is not an amendment?

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: I am in possession.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: And I am grateful for it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: I welcome the clarification. The fact that Fine Gael has chosen this issue for Private Members' Business clearly indicates why that party is in Opposition. We are on the verge of what could be a world war, but both Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil feel that events involving rugby in Connacht are most worthy of discussion. I completely disagree. If one considers the way the two principal parties...

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that No. 23 be taken first. Independent Members take their politics seriously and this motion addresses the issue of Shannon refuelling.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: You are extremely kind, a Chathaoirligh, and I really do appreciate it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: No conscription here.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: The Senator is not supposed to mention absent-minded Members.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: How much is it?

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: That is his productivity. He is like a prophet. He knows what the Senator is going to say.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: It is a case of priorities. There is a war coming.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: If that was the attitude of both the Government and the Opposition, we could have successfully done so in the last session.