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Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

David Norris: Of course they can and get a job.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

David Norris: Quite right, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

David Norris: As somebody of inordinate sensitivity, I ask to be protected from that unwarranted slur. I was only supporting the Cathaoirleach in the proper application of the rules of the House. The Senator's response is a disgrace——

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I share the Cathaoirleach's concern.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I could repeat the dose any time the Senator likes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I have done what the Senator is suggesting already. I have referred our motion through the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

David Norris: Will Senator Dardis make a commitment to debate it——

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

David Norris: The Senator was whipped.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

David Norris: He was told what to do by the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

David Norris: The Acting Leader is great at closing the door after the horse has bolted.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

David Norris: It certainly is, especially in light of Senator Dardis's remark that we should only discuss this after others have published reports on the matter. He could not have proved the irrelevance of this House more.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2006)

David Norris: Gombeens.

Seanad: Third Level Education: Statements (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I thank my colleague, Senator Quinn, for giving me a few minutes of his time. I agree with his statements, which related principally to the general question of third level funding. He invoked the name of the late Cardinal Newman and his idea of a university. I will consider a more specific point, namely, the impact of the Fottrell report. I am glad the Minister has seen fit to implement most...

Seanad: Third Level Education: Statements (Resumed). (22 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I thought the Leas-Chathaoirleach was about to call for my removal. Graduate students are an important element of university life but they need funding because many who wish to proceed to postgraduate research in medicine after their first degree leave Ireland for more exciting research prospects and better funding overseas. To retain their talent we need to focus on funding. I will also...

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

David Norris: This is the usual Wednesday evening event — a "tis-tisn't" row between the principal political parties in which I do not propose to indulge.

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I recognise the important role played by local authorities in our democracy and the fine work that is sometimes done. However, I have always had an ambiguous relationship with county councils. Perhaps 15 years ago I was invited to address the General Council of County Councils in Killarney. I gave the members a bit of a jolt with regard to section 4 planning permissions, which were in...

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I got a good hearing from a minority of the attendance who were prepared to take controversy on the chin. We had a good time and an interesting exchange. At that time, I thought the only problem was section 4 planning permissions. I would count as a negative the absurd deference paid to county councils in this House in particular, though not so much in the Dáil. I do not want to tread too...

Seanad: Local Authority Services: Motion. (22 Feb 2006)

David Norris: There is no love lost between you lot.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

David Norris: No, they were not the only ones.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2006)

David Norris: Not a bit of it.