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Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: I have indicated that I very much regret this Government clearly has committed itself to a policy that is deeply antagonistic to the entire area of human rights. There cannot be any doubt about that. I know from speaking to my Fianna Fáil and Green Party colleagues that Members on the opposite side of the House have equally little doubt about the matter. I commend the Green Party and...

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: I second the amendment, if that is all right with Senator Hannigan. I would also like to move my own amendment.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: When the time is appropriate, I will do so. I see my distinguished friend and colleague, Senator Boyle, sitting on the Government benches. I do not deplore the fact that the Green Party is in government with Fianna Fáil. That gives a certain degree of leverage in this matter and whatever happens today with this issue, I hope Senator Boyle and his colleagues, both in this and in the other...

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: I did not think the Senator would.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: Yes.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: If I could explain, I meant in comparison to other governments, in terms of the interference with every single human rights organisation.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: No, I would not say that, but I meant compared to other governments, including Fianna Fáil governments.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: Yes.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: Disgraceful.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: Of course it does.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: Rubbish. The Minister of State should not insult the House.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: The Minister of State deserves to be interrupted. What he is saying is a disgrace.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: A very noble ambition.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: On a point of order, will the Chair provide a ruling as to whether it is appropriate for the Minister of State to merely read a typescript that was prepared in advance when replying to a detailed debate?

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: Will he be kind enough to indicate whether he obtained advice from the Attorney General?

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: If there is nothing in his typescript in respect of the matter, then he could not have obtained such advice. The Minister of State could not have known the questions I intended to pose before that rubbish was prepared.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: The Minister of State is not going to answer my question.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: The Minister of State does not have much courage.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: The Senator has to wait until he is asked.

Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Report and Final Stages (11 Dec 2008)

David Norris: I would love to go along the line Senator Buttimer has so effectively promoted but I do not believe that is the case. I do not think that it is outside, sinister forces who are pushing a particular political agenda on behalf of the forces of reaction. This is weak Government. Senior civil servants in Departments are driving Government policy. I am sure that is the case. It is...