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Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: I understand Senator Brian Hayes raised the question of the urgent situation in St. James's Hospital and I wish to support what I understand he said. The situation is extremely serious. It would be wise if the Minister were able to come into the House to explain how this was arrived at and how it can be resolved. I have never attacked the Minister for Health and Children, Deputy Harney....

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: Why not?

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: In that case, as I anticipate that the Leader will not be able to withdraw the amendment, I propose that the House deals with No. 34 first. Is that in order?

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: I will make such a proposal which I encourage Senators to support. The Government states it co-operated with the European Parliament's investigation to the fullest possible extent. It did not do so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: Co-operation is not a one-way street. If the other party clearly and publicly states the Government did not co-operate and refused to answer questions, the Government's approach cannot be described as one of co-operation. The amendment states the TDIP committee is under the impression that the Government directs the work of the Oireachtas.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: The amendment refers to the Government having offered full co-operation. That is a downright lie. It commends the Government on its policy of early and proactive engagement with the US authorities. It did not pursue such a policy.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: My final point is that it is perfectly clear——

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: ——that, to the shame of the Government, aircraft engaged in rendition flights were fuelled when returning through Shannon Airport.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: For Ireland.

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: The Senator is welcome to do so.

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: Rubbish.

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: It has been proved that several of them were refuelled on their way back from rendition.

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: I am trying to tell the truth.

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: What is wrong with that?

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: What about those who placed bombs on a commercial airliner with the assistance of the CIA?

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: Did the Senator prefer Batista and the barons of the drug cartels?

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: President Bush will probably be impeached before that date. I welcome this debate and commend the Labour Party for tabling the motion; it has done the House a service. I have been involved in this area for some time, having proposed the establishment of a committee of inquiry into renditions. Although my proposal was agreed in the House, it was later sabotaged in a most astonishing and...

Seanad: Human Rights Issues: Motion (31 Jan 2007)

David Norris: It is a disgrace to commend the Government for its full co-operation. The amendment also expresses serious concern about the "opaque manner" in which the TDIP committee reached an inflated figure of suspicious aircraft and commends the Government for its policy of early and proactive engagement with the US authorities. What rubbish. Condoleeza Rice is a busted flush and liar, as is George...