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Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I support colleagues who asked for a debate on Tallaght Hospital. I was interested in the fact that many commentators used phrases like "managerial inattention" and "managerial dysfunction". We owe a debt of gratitude to Professor Tom O'Dowd. It is extraordinary that, when he wrote a letter pointing out that 30,000 letters had gone unanswered, his letter also remained unanswered. Anyone...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Mar 2010)

David Norris: How could it have escaped anyone's attention? Pile on top of this 70,000 X-rays and even I would have noticed it. It must be pointed out that Tallaght Hospital has been grossly underfunded since its commencement, as stated in the House repeatedly and supported on all sides. Part of this problem is due to the fact that the bureaucracy did not want the Adelaide and Meath Hospital and the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Although I am a stout trade unionist I am very much inclined to agree with my colleagues-----

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

David Norris: The prospect of people queueing in very difficult circumstances, sometimes tragic family situations, and being treated by all accounts from live radio broadcasts in a manner that could only be described as completely bolshie, is appalling. It shows a contempt for the public. They are very foolish because they need the public on their side and their action is not actually exerting any...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Senator Buttimer will not concede.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I welcome the Cabinet reshuffle. I am glad Deputy Connick who was excellent on "Operation Transformation" has been appointed Minister of State. More important from my point of view as one of the people who campaigned against interference in so many of the organisations which support vulnerable people in society - I particularly deplore the manner in which the Department of Justice, Equality...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I believe the Green Party, which supported us in this, has achieved a success in terms of our fight in this regard with Government. I welcome this development and I am, as a Member of this side of the House, happy to say that. I am interested in human rights as are many Members. There are fine contributors on this issue on both sides of the House. For that reason, I am sure Members will be...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: It has shown great courage removing its operation from China. I hope it will be successful in transferring to Hong Kong. The significant issues in this regard are Tibet, human rights, Tiananmen Square and the Falun Gong. I learned yesterday in a meeting with Senator O'Toole and Dongxue Dai that the process of murdering people to harvest their organs is probably continuing within China, an...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I am looking for a debate on this issue and in particular on Anglo Irish Bank. I will say something on the matter today during the debate on the Finance Bill. However, this is one of the banks that were one of the principal causes of the financial disaster. People who are on the streets, have lost their homes, are unemployed and affected by the Passport Office strike and the chaos that...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: -----look at people in Anglo Irish Bank and ask whether they should be rewarded. I do not believe so.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: We shall not have creationism since she apparently believes Einstein wrote the theory of evolution.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: While he doubled the national debt, he did not ruin the country. Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: One must ask oneself whether it really is a great day.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I thank Senator White for sharing time.

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I am very flattered to be confused with that brilliant demagogue. I welcome the Minister of State and I applaud the fact the Minister for Finance attended the Chamber for the early part of the debate. He is a very busy man under much pressure and strain from various sources and it shows respect for the dignity of the House that he attended. I am sure the Minister of State and her advisers...

Seanad: Finance Bill 2010 (Certified Money Bill): Second Stage. (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I am drawing my remarks to a conclusion. I would like to point out that, unusually, this matter received support not just from Fine Gael. There was some degree of support from Labour and Sinn Féin also supported Westport House. Perhaps it was because of the Pirate Queen. I am glad some attempt has been made to deal with the position in Shannon because it...