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Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

David Norris: No. The Senator is only grandstanding as usual.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

David Norris: I compliment the Green Party Members, even though they are not apparently present in the House, on the fact that-----

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

David Norris: -----the Minister, Deputy Gormley, the leader, has apparently been moderately successful in assuaging some of the doubts of those of us who opposed the Lisbon treaty. I think I was the first person in this House to come out against the Lisbon treaty. I did so because of the military situation. I raised a series of questions that have never been answered and for that reason I welcome the...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

David Norris: The Senator has been misinformed.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

David Norris: The press conference has been cancelled.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

David Norris: If I am, you are the perfect pad.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

David Norris: Does the Senator believe Shell Oil was fined €7 million for murdering Ken Saro-Wiwa?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

David Norris: Not Murdock's newspapers.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Jun 2009)

David Norris: Yes, it is a trawler. I am glad the Senator noticed.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

David Norris: I merely said "Hear, hear". I am always saying it. I am known for doing so.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

David Norris: It is up to the people who have concerns to say what they are.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

David Norris: Let us have a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

David Norris: I join Senator Fitzgerald in her call for a debate on Crumlin hospital. I support my colleague, Senator O'Toole, in what he said about the levy — it should be referred to as a tax. I was entertained by the efforts of the Chief Justice to prod his parsimonious colleagues into shelling out a few bob. I have personal experience of the fact that the judicial proboscis is not entirely immune...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2009)

David Norris: I warned them I would say it again next week and he took them again for another approximate €40,000. His wife remarked ironically some time later that he should be grateful to the taxpayers for paying for the weddings of two daughters. I was not surprised at the reluctance of their eminences——

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Second Stage (23 Jun 2009)

David Norris: I wish to share time with Senator Mullen.

Seanad: Multi-Unit Developments Bill 2009: Second Stage (23 Jun 2009)

David Norris: This is a technical Bill which was, to a certain extent, reflected in the Minister's delivery of his speech. Although clear and articulate, he did go through the matter at considerable speed. It is an important Bill and the careful consideration which the Minister's advisers gave to the speech indicates he understands and respects this. The legislation is important because it goes to the...

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2009)

David Norris: I will respond to the Cathaoirleach's call. I welcome criticism of the Government from within the Government.