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Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: We often talk about historic days. This is probably the most historic day I can remember in terms of the life and economic future of the country. I have just been looking at an article in The Irish Times of 19 March by Professor Brian Lucey in which he said the recently revealed figures could only have been written by Pollyanna. He said: Despite admitting that it expects a 30-per-cent-plus...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: It came from the Seanad.

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Why can we not deal with this straight away?

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I also welcome these amendments, particularly in light of the valiant fight of the people in the Shell to Sea campaign. They stood up for the justifiable rights of Irish citizens in protecting their homes. They were vilified and calumniated all over the place, including in this House, in newspapers and on television programmes. I recall with horror a particular television programme, which...

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: It does not make the slightest difference to me if people who have a very different perspective also share the same objective on one instance. This is a good, positive and forward-looking amendment. I wish it had been tabled before that situation arose in the west.

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I used the words "calumniate" and "vilify", but I do not think I used the word "angels". One does not have to be an angel to be the subject of calumny and vilification.

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I played only a minor part in the passage of this Bill but, listening to the debate, I was impressed by the fact that the Minister considered suggestions from parties other than his own to strengthen the Bill. I also welcomed the opportunity to make my little intervention about the Corrib situation. I was entertained by the Minister of State's attempt to escape early because it seemed he...

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I will be grateful for the Minister of State's support and hope it is on the record of the House. If the party gives me the opportunity, I shall certainly run.

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I apologise for interrupting the Minister of State's fine contribution. However, I was wondering whether copies of her speech will be made available.

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I also welcome the Minister of State. I was unusual in welcoming the Cabinet reshuffle and the general Government move. I specified this development. The separation of equality issues from the Department of Justice, Equality of Law Reform in a new arrangement between the current Minister and the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Pat Carey, is welcome news and must...

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: The Green Party, the Minister of State and the other Green members of the Government made sure the damage was as limited as possible and they fought to reverse it. Part of that reversal has landed the Minister of State in the House tonight. Women are in this wonderful situation where they are a minority although they are 51% of the population. I am not good at arithmetic but even I can see...

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: The Green Party, the Minister of State and the other Green members of the Government made sure the damage was as limited as possible and they fought to reverse it. Part of that reversal has landed the Minister of State in the House tonight. Women are in this wonderful situation where they are a minority although they are 51% of the population. I am not good at arithmetic but even I can see...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Exactly.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Senator Donohoe made a very reasoned and fine speech. Unfortunately, the debate has descended since then. This is regrettable because the matter is far too serious. We have to learn to listen to each other, whether or not we agree. It is up to us to take the temperature down a little bit and apply reason to these issues. I regret that there was a headline in a newspaper today which...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Exactly.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Those were the days.

Seanad: Banking: Statements (31 Mar 2010)

David Norris: While I do not wish to interrupt the Minister of State, will copies of the script be made available?

Seanad: Banking: Statements (31 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Sometimes, and some of his views.