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Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2003)

David Norris: Would it be possible to consider, in advance, a matter for the autumn schedule? I realise it is not practical to seek a debate within the next week, although it concerns a rather serious matter. I refer to the report on crime prevention by the national crime task force, in relation to which I believe this House could play a very useful role. The report is a very important and significant one....

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2003)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2003: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2003)

David Norris: I have just a few points to make on the Bill, which I welcome. It is important that we establish a regulator for taxis. I welcome the commission for taxi regulation and the advisory council. I like the fact that the commission is supposed to concentrate on quality standards and the establishment of a new licensing regime. The Minister certainly has my support in this area.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2003)

David Norris: Surely not.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2003)

David Norris: I second the amendment to the Order of Business put forward by Senator Brendan Ryan. We are beginning to see a little abuse of democracy here, with the legislation that has already been referred to and the question of the human and civil rights of asylum seekers and immigrants. In the case of the Freedom of Information Act, which was widely discussed this morning on the radio, there can be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

David Norris: I beg your pardon.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

David Norris: I believe I heard the Cathaoirleach use the term "acting leader". Perhaps I might presume to correct him. We do not have a leader, and most certainly do not have an acting leader. I used it yesterday to my colleague—

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

David Norris: We share and share alike. We are very democratic and independent. That is what makes us work.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

David Norris: We are very independent on votes.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

David Norris: Yes, we do. I would like to get back to more serious matters, for the issue raised by Senator Ulick Burke is very serious. I would like to join in what I understand to be his call for a major debate on transport and traffic. However, it is unrealistic to expect this before the autumn. We should plan now to have a major debate in this House then. The problem is not simply a failure of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

David Norris: I see.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

David Norris: The Senator was told yesterday by Deputy Pat Rabbitte why he was a left-wing conspirator.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

David Norris: Hear, hear. Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

David Norris: That would be a change.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

David Norris: What will the Senator do?

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

David Norris: I am now the Whip. I came into my glory on 1 July.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2003)

David Norris: I agree with Senator Mansergh that it was an inappropriate remark. I expect nothing much else from Mr. Berlusconi who has a murky background in his own country and used the law to escape from prosecution. I support Senator Brian Hayes's call for a debate on the prison system. While I welcome the proposals to demolish prisons, I am not so sure about rebuilding them. We ought to move away from...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Jul 2003)

David Norris: I am not sure I can afford it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Oct 2003)

David Norris: I join in the tributes to our friend and usher, Jim Kelly, who has changed position over there. I am surprised that my colleague, Senator O'Toole, who is usually very much on the ball in such things, did not raise the matter because I saw it written on his Order Paper. However, he was having so much fun with his badinage about Fine Gael that it slipped his mind.