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Seanad: Millennium Development Goal: Motion (13 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I know Daniel Ortega and the job that was done on him too.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

David Norris: There was a time warp.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I would like the Cathaoirleach to notice how well behaved this side of the House is compared to the other side. We have submissively accepted the Cathaoirleach's ruling with great grace and not challenged it. Perhaps that is because love is in the air on this, St. Valentine's Day. The last rose of summer is blooming in Glasnevin.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I mentioned positive news yesterday but I omitted to mention a significant issue, which is the removal of that nasty, right-wing government in Australia and its replacement by a government headed by Mr. Rudd, who yesterday apologised to the aboriginal people. That was a great and marvellous thing to do.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I raised the question of China yesterday and I noted the comments of Senator Quinn. One hopes there will be open dialogue and the Olympic Games, which in some ways is a rather squalid event politically, will be used to highlight the situation in China. Far from what Senator Ó Murchú, with whom I rarely disagree, said, the situation in China is getting steadily worse. China has made an...

Seanad: National Waste Strategy: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and express my good wishes to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, who I have just learnt is unwell. This debate is important because it concerns a crisis afflicting the globe. Underlying it is the explosion in prosperity and population throughout the globe. Since I graduated from Trinity College, and I am not as...

Seanad: National Waste Strategy: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. That will be enough to staunch the leak. I called out the plumber, who charged me approximately €60, and having examined the washing machine, he told me I would be obliged to get a new one. He asked me how long had it been in my possession and to his amazement, I replied that I had it for only 25 years. However, I look after such things. I have a...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

David Norris: The Senator was very restrained to only shave his head and beard.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I had intended to second Senator O'Toole's amendments but a little outbreak of Kerry collegiality deprived me of the opportunity to do so. I appear also to be similarly silenced by the Cathaoirleach with regard to the proposals for the repair of this Chamber and its ultimate destination. The Cathaoirleach has no need to wave his glasses at me and the Clerk need not whisper either because I...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

David Norris: If we are to be spancelled, when will the House have an opportunity to discuss the matter? This is an important question, particularly for those of us who have been in receipt of communications from constituents. While some of those I have received have been balanced, others have been neurotic and abusive and assume that I am personally responsible for the desecration of the museum next...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I hope to speak on the very important issue of autism on Thursday when I will take a divergent view from that of the Minister for Education and Science. I deplore the fact that in the past week or so the Opposition in the other House twice targeted Ministers by suggesting they had deliberately absented themselves to travel abroad on frolics, whereas they were engaged in State business. This...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

David Norris: As the Cathaoirleach is aware, I made my point before he ruled. I always observe his rulings.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

David Norris: In 2003, the House passed important legislation implementing the partial incorporation of the European Convention of Human Rights into Irish law. This provided for a declaration of incompatibility as a result of court proceedings. The first such decision was handed down on 14 February in a very important and sensitive case taken by a brave citizen, Dr. Lydia Foy, who was the victim of...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

David Norris: It was a lot like Monopoly's community chest.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

David Norris: Legislation? My goodness, what an innovation.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

David Norris: This is not funny. Come on.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I ask the Leader to consider giving an hour, for example, next week to No. 35, a motion in the name of the Independent Senators with regard to banning landmines and cluster munitions. It is appropriate in light of the forthcoming conference. I proposed a slightly expanded version of this in the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and it was passed unanimously. Everyone, therefore, ought to...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I wish to ask the Leader whether we can have a discussion in the coming weeks on Ireland's heritage, particularly the vital role played by the Irish Georgian Society. It is appropriate that this issue be raised today because this is the 50th anniversary of the Irish Georgian Society set up by Desmond and Mariga Guinness. This is especially relevant to Senators in this beautiful part of...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Feb 2008)

David Norris: Hear, hear.