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Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2007)

David Norris: I was not available.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Nov 2007)

David Norris: The cruelty of it.

Seanad: Education Policy: Statements (22 Nov 2007)

David Norris: I thank Senator O'Toole for sharing his time because he is an expert in this area and would like to make a longer contribution. I am grateful to him. I also welcome the Minister. Since we started this morning on the Order of Business with an outburst of good news from all sections, let us look at some good news. In my case, I draw attention to the fact that my old university, Trinity...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2007)

David Norris: He is not the leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2007)

David Norris: Senator Alex White will learn eventually.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2007)

David Norris: I listened from the Dáil Gallery to the speech of Mary Harney last night and it was a remarkable performance. I do not use the word "performance" in a scathing manner and I do not wish to suggest there was anything theatrical about it. It was a speech of passionate conviction and I respect this. I have ideological differences with her and I have made them plain in this House. What...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2007)

David Norris: I was confirmed in my opinion by what I saw on Monday night of avariciousness and lack of integrity among councillors. I am amazed at the lickspittling of local authorities that continues because they are Senators' constituencies.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2007)

David Norris: I accept the Cathaoirleach's direction. I acted with no disrespect and, in that regard, am astonished he did not rebuke a previous speaker who did precisely the same and who also referred to doctors by name. I should not have to remind the House of the tradition that people are not named when they are not here to defend themselves. When reforms are introduced, we will want to ensure we do...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2007)

David Norris: It will comprise at least 250,000 electors and could be as many as 500,000. That would suit me and I will take on any little political squirt that the parties produce.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2007)

David Norris: I have made up my mind. I certainly will run in the next election.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2007)

David Norris: I very much respect the Chair and I have made that clear. I tried to raise on the Adjournment the case of a woman from Nigeria, whose name is made privy in the documents I supplied. In 2004 this woman arrived in the country at the age of 15 and she is now 19. She is being deported, even though she is half-way through a degree course and has her leaving certificate. She is unsupported and...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2007)

David Norris: I ask in this case and in the case of the autistic boy who was sent back to Nigeria that the Irish embassy in Lagos be required to follow through and find out what happened to these people. It is not good enough that we throw them out of this country and land them on the streets. We may turn them to lives of prostitution but we do not give a damn once they have left this island.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

David Norris: There was no reference to elitism. I ask the Leader to withdraw that remark.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

David Norris: Perhaps the Leader did or perhaps it was a figment of his fertile imagination. He should withdraw his remark.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

David Norris: Having 50,000 votes is a bit better than having less than 1,000.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

David Norris: On a point of fact, the Leader is wrong again. He cannot do arithmetic and should go back to school.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

David Norris: It is a pretty funny class that the Senator was in.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

David Norris: He is provoking interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (28 Nov 2007)

David Norris: Why is there no legislation at all this entire week?

Seanad: Realising Equality and the Traveller Community: Statements (28 Nov 2007)

David Norris: I wish to share my time with Senator Joe O'Toole.