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- Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, namely, that we take No. 1 with discussion at the conclusion of the Order of Business. I congratulate my good friend, Senator Paschal Mooney, who is one of the finest orators I have ever heard in this House. He lent his eloquence to the defence of human rights consistently during his previous term in the House. I take pleasure in welcoming...
- Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: The Senator is right.
- Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: They can give good advice on how to demolish it anyway.
- Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: Yes.
- Seanad: Communications Regulation (Premium Rate Services and Electronic Communications Infrastructure) Bill 2009: Second Stage (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: It is another wonderful example of the chaotic ordering of the business of Seanad Ãireann. It is an illustration for my little thesis, if I needed it.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: I move: That, in the light of public criticism and of the numerous reports on the subject, Seanad Ãireann requests the Government to embark urgently on the process of comprehensive Seanad reform. I place before the Seanad tonight an urgent motion on Seanad reform. I do so because the reform and, indeed, survival of Seanad Ãireann is undoubtedly the most critical issue facing this House....
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: This clearly indicates that the Seanad is less significant than not just the Dáil, but also any committee that happens to be sitting. If the Dáil does not sit, there is no "Oireachtas Report" at all, although the Oireachtas consists of two Chambers. This attitude is reinforced by regular media reports and publications dealing allegedly with the "general election" that, on closer perusal,...
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: We were supposed to meet on Tuesday, but we met today. What is going on? As we are paid for this, we should be professional.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: It is very good idea.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: I am too. I am happy to acknowledge it.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: The Senator is actually making my point.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: There is nobody in the Visitors Gallery at all.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: That was because I had so much to get in. I never do.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: I issued it to the press. It will get nowhere. That is the problem even when one takes the trouble.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)
David Norris: That is why I did it.