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Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)

David Norris: The Minister had no difficulty yesterday when I asked him.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2009)

David Norris: Yes, it is, and it will continue to be pressed until we get an answer.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2009 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (28 May 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear. Well said.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2009 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage (28 May 2009)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State. This debate demonstrates the irrelevance of the Seanad to financial matters. We are basically neutered by the Constitution. Only one Member of the House, Senator Twomey, has tabled a handful of recommendations. We are not even allowed to amend the Bill. This reveals our lack of significance with regard to financial and economic matters. However, the...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2009)

David Norris: I accept the Senator's explanation.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2009)

David Norris: Will the Leader provide the House with any information he has on the response of the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform to the No. 35, non-Government motion 8 on the Order Paper, regarding the exemption of the churches from equality legislation? I seek seconders for an amendment to the Order of Business whereby No. 8 would be taken immediately after the conclusion of the Order of...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2009)

David Norris: I thank Senator Harris for that extravagant compliment. I do not deserve it but I thank him.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2009)

David Norris: Like what?

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2009)

David Norris: Is Senator Coghlan suggesting that it is a question of membership of the knights?

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2009)

David Norris: Maureen O'Sullivan, hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jun 2009)

David Norris: It certainly is, in light of the completely unsatisfactory response of the Leader, and I propose to continue to raise this issue in the House.

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Jun 2009)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Áine Brady, and this necessary Bill. While I have some reservations and questions about it, generally it is improving legislation. These are difficult economic times in which to cope with vulnerable and elderly people. Yesterday, I received a communication from a very fine young graduate on the situation faced by him in the care of his elderly...

Seanad: Human Trafficking: Motion (10 Jun 2009)

David Norris: I approve of the vast majority of this motion. I have followed this issue for a number of years and, together with other Members on both sides of the House, I have promoted a number of the motion's recommendations for some years. I also have followed the work done by organisations such as Ruhama and from what I recall of its work, this motion appears to follow closely its requests to have...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2009)

David Norris: Some political representatives told people they were unemployed through their own fault. I heard Mr. Maurice Ahern say that.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2009)

David Norris: Yes, Government Members are responsible.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2009)

David Norris: Has the Leader noticed a bit of a whiff or a pong around the place? I think there is a stink and it comes from the deal done in the aftermath of the abuse allegations. It is an extraordinary deal, prepared by a firm of solicitors acting on behalf of the religious, and it was not subjected to the advice of the Attorney General or the Department of Finance. It was signed off by Dr. Michael...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2009)

David Norris: Let us have a silent prayer.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2009)

David Norris: I am inside the House and I have always supported the angelus.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Jun 2009)

David Norris: I hope Senator Ó Murchú is not suggesting I do not.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear.