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Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

David Norris: He showed considerable moral courage in appearing to face down a backbench revolt regarding his plans to examine——

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

David Norris: I heard he did.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

David Norris: I will listen to the radio interview again. That is what it seemed to me he was doing.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

David Norris: He was warned about the political dangers of the policy he was advocating.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

David Norris: Hear, hear, very well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

David Norris: The first Easter was in 33 AD. Senator Quinn has shortened Christ's life by three years.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

David Norris: It is the will of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

David Norris: I want to raise a point of order on this. Supposing Senator Kelly were to put this forward under Standing Order 29 as a matter of urgent national importance. It is in the hands of the Chair to rule, because it is the unanimous wish of the House that this should be taken.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

David Norris: I am suggesting he should do it.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2008)

David Norris: It was raised on the Order of Business last week.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

David Norris: Could someone tell me what is the GAA? Is it a political organisation?

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

David Norris: I support my colleagues. It is notable that the call came from across the House that we should have a debate on the Olympic Games and China. We have a comprehensive motion, No. 8, in the name of the Independent Senators about the position, for example, of the Tibetan people under the Dalai Lama. Driving the Olympic torch through Tibet is tantamount to driving a dagger through the heart of...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

David Norris: Two of the four are liars though — Blair and Bush. They could not tell the truth if they were in thumbscrews.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

David Norris: In light of the Leader's very kind agreement to allocate an hour on Thursday, I am happy to withdraw the amendment.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (9 Apr 2008)

David Norris: I am a little rushed in my speech because I have just left the first meeting of the Oireachtas Sub-Committee on Human Rights.

Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (9 Apr 2008)

David Norris: I am not at all fit. The Minister of State is correct and I thank him for his concern. I promise to do better and during the week I am going to inspect the fitness room. Enough of my immediate personal circumstances. I want to address the personal circumstances of some of the even more afflicted members of our community. I want to address one specific element only because this is a rag...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)

David Norris: I should think so. A united Ireland is news to me this morning. Well done. It is Nobel prize stuff.