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Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

David Norris: It was in 1917 and was caused by the 1916 Rising. It was a plot against the empire.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I support my colleague, Senator Ryan, who has frequently reproved me for my Dublin-centred parochialism, in his Cork-centred parochialism. I refer him to the good book, with which I am sure he is familiar, and the text, "Put not your trust in princes". The House has experience of commitments. I remember when the fracture of a commitment given to Senator O'Toole by a predecessor of the Leader...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

David Norris: The use of mobile telephones in cars is already contemplated by the penalty points system, under which one can be given penalty points for using a mobile telephone while driving. I would like this penalty enforced because it is a spreading plague. An incident last night marks an important development in gang warfare. It appears we are now confronted by the prospect of IRA mercenaries making...

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

David Norris: It relates to Cork Airport.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

David Norris: This side will oblige Senator Leyden now that he has requested a debate. We might get one if more Senators voted for a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I was overcome by emotion and forgot myself.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

David Norris: Hear, hear. His name is Sir Anthony O'Reilly.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

David Norris: May I second it?

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

David Norris: It was 1917.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Feb 2006)

David Norris: Senator O'Toole is still wrong. It took place in 1917.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

David Norris: Has one ever known a licence to be refused?

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I support my colleagues who have called for a further discussion on the tragic Stardust situation and I also support their compliments to RTE. I did not see the entire programme but I saw some of it. From what I saw, it seemed to me that they were talking not so much about new evidence but a new interpretation of evidence and the unearthing of the fact that certain evidence was missing at the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

David Norris: Will the Leader arrange to have the new Minister of State attend the House to explain the policy on the fisheries Bill, particularly in light of a letter in The Irish Times of 9 February?

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I want the new Minister of State to attend the House as soon as possible and I wish to give the reason. The previous Minister of State, Deputy Gallagher, contradicted things I said and gave assurances they were not so, yet these very things are included in a letter by Dr. T.K.Whitaker to The Irish Times. If my opinion is not respected, at least his will be. The letter stated that the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I am just giving reasons I think it is important for the new Minister of State to attend the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

David Norris: His predecessor made a statement that is not sustainable in light of the argument made by Dr. Whitaker.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I agree with my colleague, Senator O'Toole, about the importance of having a debate on the anniversary of the 1916 Rising. I also ask for such a debate so that we can discover the Government's plans for its commemoration. I have been contacted by a constituent who asked about the proposed budget to cover this military display and other celebrations of 1916. Can the Leader discover that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I speak from a position of greater strength as I am sitting in the Fianna Fáil seats.

Seanad: Order of Business. (15 Feb 2006)

David Norris: It is supposed to be.