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Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: It is utterly wrong for the Taoiseach to disgrace Ireland by saying something that is blatantly untrue.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: This House needs to send the message that it is inappropriate for the Taoiseach to engage in making blatantly untrue statements.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: I would welcome the opportunity to clear up the matter. Let him come into the House and be questioned about it.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: I shall bring myself back into order to pursue briefly one other matter. I ask for a debate on the age of consent. The Tánaiste and Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy McDowell, indicated that his inclination was to reduce the age of consent to 16 years. Following widespread consultation, young people have said the same. I signal a warning to Fine Gael. When dealing in...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: These are people adopting their own children. I gave Fine Gael a bloody nose on this issue when it tried to do this during the discussion of the decriminalisation of homosexuality and would be very happy to do so again from this side of the House if it continues with its cheap electioneering.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: The Taoiseach is embarrassed because he pretended——

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: It is an anti-torture protest. If America equals torture, then we are anti-American.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: On a point of order——

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: ——a libellous and inaccurate statement has been made by Senator Daly——

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: ——and I would like to ask him to withdraw it. It is completely improper for the Senator to state on the record of the House that I tried to close Shannon Airport.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: I tried to stop illegal activities at Shannon. Will the Cathaoirleach ask the Senator to withdraw his remark?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: Is the Cathaoirleach not going to ask the Senator to withdraw it?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: It is not a political charge. I am afraid the Cathaoirleach's judgment is impaired this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: That would be great because the Minister was the one who did it.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: Then the Senator should see to it that the Government stops the——

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: It should also cease covering up matters.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: He did. Will the Acting Leader also comment on the lies told about me?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: What he said was blatantly untrue. It could not be clearer. It is black and white.

Seanad: Further and Adult Education: Statements (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: The Senator could always change his name and run.

Seanad: Further and Adult Education: Statements (30 Nov 2006)

David Norris: How very appropriate.