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- Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: I am obliged to do so because the aeroplane is there at Shannon Airport. An Irish citizen is being detained illegally. We have been criticised by the European Parliament, the Irish Human Rights Commissionââ
- Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: Regrettably, I have no option but to put the matter to a vote.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: I am not sure about the amendments under discussion as additional amendments have been tabled. I only have the original printed version on yellow paper and they are not included in that, which is a bit confusing. Will the additional amendments be available? They are not on the table.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: I did not. They were not there when I looked a minute ago.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: I thank the Acting Chairman for his help.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: I have the list showing the grouping of the amendments.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: I will do a bit of research when I have had my say. I thank the Acting Chairman. I am generally in sympathy with the argument made by Senator Mullen but, as he indicated, mine is slightly more radical. In fact it is considerably more radical because it looks for a total ban on alcohol advertising and proposes a substantial fine. The reason for this is that the abuse of alcohol throughout...
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: I support Senator O'Reilly. The provision for fast-tracking is welcome and might make the situation more efficient. However, the halving of the period to five years creates difficulties for operators in financial terms. Halving the term of the licence will force them to run their businesses on a short-term business plan, which is not good and effective planning. It also inhibits...
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: It is no problem.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: One never knows.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: Let us go on.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: It is Radio Algeria.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: I thank Senator O'Reilly for so graciously yielding because we are both on exactly the same wavelength on this issue, so to speak. I am happy to know that had I not been present, the Senator would have been able to move this amendment for me. Our amendment is similar to Senator O'Toole's amendment, with some additional elements such as the maintenance of the proper equipment and taking on...
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: I do not understand the numbers.
- Seanad: Broadcasting Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Lisbon Treaty: Statements (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: They were not alone in doing that.
- Seanad: Lisbon Treaty: Statements (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: There is no doubt about it. It is in the treaty.
- Seanad: Lisbon Treaty: Statements (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: Who is the Senator blaming? Is she blaming the Irish people for voting?
- Seanad: Lisbon Treaty: Statements (18 Jun 2008)
David Norris: I wish to share my time with Senators Ross and O'Toole.