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Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Will this allow the Minister if he so agrees to introduce an amendment on Report Stage?

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: If it would help the Cathaoirleach, will the Minister indicate if there is any possibility of it? If not, the matter is finished but it would be good if there were such a possibility, even if it meant coming back for ten minutes or so at the end of the sitting. It would show the Seanad is doing its duty and there can be no possible conflict with Government policy or existing practice.

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I understand that.

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Can I assist the Minister? Although the first four letters of consent and consult are the same, they have different-----

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: There is no requirement. It is called consultation.

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: The Minister has avoided the idea of consultation. He referred to consent but there is a very significant difference between the two. Obviously, the Minister will not accept the amendment or even a revised amendment. However, will he give an undertaking to the House that the matter could be explored again with a view to including Seanad Éireann formally in a consultation process before...

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I received the usual courteous note from the Cathaoirleach indicating that amendment No. 1a had been ruled out of order on the basis that it was outside the scope of the Bill. It is difficult for me to understand how it is, as it seems to be very much part of the general considerations. The European Defence Agency is the central element of the Bill; therefore, it remains very obscure to me...

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I am not questioning the Cathaoirleach, rather I am asking from where the direction came.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Many speakers have referred to vulnerable people, such as the elderly and carers. I gave the House a warning a long time ago about the systematic crippling of State agencies that are charged with protecting the vulnerable. I will continue to use the Seanad to highlight such cases. I was contacted some time ago by a woman who is concerned about her 87 year old sister, who has intermittent...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Yes, it is.

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I also welcome our new Member. There will be a further occasion to discuss the process of election and everything else but he is very welcome. It is good to have young people in the House. With regard to the situation that confronts us nationally, these are apocalyptic times. We have an economic emergency and then are hit by the weather. As a trade unionist, I was extremely proud of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)

David Norris: On a point of order, as a sporting man, would the Cathaoirleach describe that as a one horse race?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Nov 2009)

David Norris: What is the position on Private Members' time?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Has the Labour Party conceded its time?

Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Nov 2009)

David Norris: That is quite different to what the Leader said previously.

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I thank my colleague, Senator Quinn, for sharing time and I welcome the Minister of State. This undoubtedly is a significant climatic event that can be placed in a number of different contexts, that is, local, national and global. At the national level, the most significant point is that a natural calamity was augmented by the release of water. I do not take sides in this regard and am not...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)

David Norris: And in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)

David Norris: There was a military dictatorship in Argentina.