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Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

David Norris: I am discussing people who have absolutely nothing, 15 of whom died in recent weeks.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

David Norris: Neither of them are my problem. I am not homeless and I am not in a situation requiring child care. I am making the distinction that people seeking child care already have something and these people have nothing.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

David Norris: I also request a debate on Iraq. The city centre of Ramadi was taken over by 400 armed men who claim to be members of al-Qaeda, on the day after President Bush again told a military audience he is winning his war. On top of that we are made complicit in the crime of torture because a Gulfstream V jet, which is an international pariah, is still allowed to conduct its torture missions through...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

David Norris: Shock and awe.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Dec 2005)

David Norris: Let us have a debate on it. I would be happy to put forward my views.

Seanad: Commissions of Investigation: Motion. (1 Dec 2005)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister to the House. I have but a few remarks, as many of the salient points have been made by my colleagues. The Minister's contribution dealt with the technical parameters of the Act and I cannot think of a better person to deal with these issues. However, I refer to the terms and references of the draft order, which states, "matters relating to and surrounding the making of...

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

David Norris: My colleague, Senator Quinn, has requested to share my time. He is at a committee meeting and may not return to the House. However, I would like to make provision for it in case he does manage to come to the House. He is interested in this project.

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

David Norris: In fact, I may not use all of the time allotted. I welcome the Minister of State to the House. I am rather sorry she indicated she will not continue in public life after the next election. Her absence will be a great loss to Irish public life. I have happy memories of serving with her, going back to my first term on the Oireachtas joint committee dealing with women's rights. I am sure she...

Seanad: Transport Policy: Statements. (1 Dec 2005)

David Norris: I will be happy to make this information available to the Minister. I have detailed figures here and have requested that Mr. Rabbitt be allowed to make a submission to the Joint Committee on Transport. A colleague from one of the Opposition parties poured scorn on this and spoke about self-appointed experts but Mr. Rabbitt is an internationally acclaimed expert, while my colleague is a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

David Norris: Good.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

David Norris: They will sing when Condoleezza Rice gets her hands on them.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

David Norris: I would not hesitate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Dec 2005)

David Norris: This House led the way in alerting the public to what is happening regarding extraordinary rendition. It is appropriate that we continue to do this. The United States authorities and people such as Vice-President Cheney actively endorse and approve of torture. However, people in American society, such as Republican Senator John McCain, are so concerned about this that Senator McCain put down...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

David Norris: I agree with my colleagues about the importance of examining clearly the question of CIA flights through Shannon Airport. I am grateful that we are in the process of setting up a committee to examine this. It seems clear that we have reached a tipping point, that the world community is now gravely concerned and the attitudes of governments are changing in this regard. Last night, President...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

David Norris: If I may, I will finish this point, as some things must be stated and corrected. Khaled el-Masri's experiences reflect our points exactly. He was kidnapped, his clothes were slashed from him and he was drugged by the insertion of a suppository. He was then shackled to an aeroplane and was taken to Afghanistan to be tortured. One other point must be corrected. The Minister for Justice,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

David Norris: He was incorrect with regard to one or two points. For example, regarding the business of torture, what the Americans are now proposing is infinitely worse than what was found at Castlereagh. The Senator is correct to state that the Government took the British Government to court and got a ruling that three practices, namely, the use of white noise, sleep deprivation and hooding, constituted...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

David Norris: Hence, Condoleezza Rice also lied yesterday.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

David Norris: It is because there is an election and the politicians are all trying to buy votes. Let us be honest, it is as simple as that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2005)

David Norris: You are boasting now, Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2005)

David Norris: I disagree with my distinguished colleague, Senator Brian Hayes, on the notion that no one should set up an inquiry except the Government. It is quite possible for people to establish an inquiry, and for the public to decide. I am somewhat concerned at moves on the part of the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, in the other House, since someone has been named. I...