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Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

David Norris: There is a tragedy waiting to happen and it will be too late when people are burnt to death. Then we will all lament and bewail the tragedy. We know about it now. I am using this opportunity to serve notice that a tragedy will happen which we can avoid if we implement the proper fire, hygiene and safety regulations.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2006)

David Norris: That will be the day.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

David Norris: I am glad that Senator Brian Hayes raised the question of the Personal Injuries Assessment Board and the ludicrous fact that it is paying out more in claims than is being spent by local authorities on fixing footpaths. The local authorities should be spending more on their footpaths. Three weeks ago I had a serious fall in Wicklow Street. I did not sue anyone because I do not believe in...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Nov 2006)

David Norris: What about sharks?

Seanad: Housing Policy: Motion (1 Nov 2006)

David Norris: I am grateful to my colleague, Senator Quinn, for sharing his time with me. The motion is a very long and self-praising piece of work. I am reminded of the old cliché, self-praise is no praise. That is advice which the Government should take on board. I have a record of supporting the Government when I think it is right and criticising it when I think it is wrong. I agree with Senator...

Seanad: Housing Policy: Motion (1 Nov 2006)

David Norris: In that case, I am put in a quandary. Once gain the Government is trying to pick a popular issue — rural housing. Allowing one-off housing is seen to be supporting the farmers. The Government is doing what it has a tendency to do in this area, which is curry favour with a specific element. As we are discussing housing, the Minister might remember a debate we had in this House last week...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

David Norris: Manpower?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

David Norris: I support my colleague in what he said about Women's Aid. It is a very valuable organisation which has done tremendous work. The amount involved is negligible and the community gets a very good service from it. I also urge that this money be made available to it. Regarding salmon, I unequivocally congratulate the Government and in particular the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

David Norris: It has been going on for years.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

David Norris: As a result of overfishing.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

David Norris: They cannot exist if there are no fish left.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2006)

David Norris: The Senator should not worry. I am sure he will find the courage.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

David Norris: I am very happy to agree strongly with my colleague, Senator Mansergh, who called for a debate on Iraq, particularly in the light of the death sentence passed on Saddam Hussein. I have a long record over 20 years, as the Cathaoirleach knows, of opposing Saddam Hussein on human rights issues. However, it is not a coincidence that the announcement of the death sentence came just in the final...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

David Norris: I am using these points as an argument to support Senator Mansergh's call for a debate. President Bush and Prime Minister Blair are guilty of precisely the same crimes of which they are accusing Saddam Hussein, the use of chemical weapons, the mass murder of 650,000 civilians, the use of torture and all of these things. Please let us have a debate on this matter. I want to raise a final...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

David Norris: It is a wonderful institution, but as a taxpayer, I strongly object to my money being used to fund the type of disgraceful exhibition of——

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

David Norris: It is a disgrace. The Senator should grow up. We are living in the American empire, after all.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

David Norris: As a taxpayer, I do not want my money used to fund a disgraceful exhibition, performed in front of 20,000 children.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2006)

David Norris: The GAA regards the taxpayer as a rich tax cow and we are entitled to decent standards.