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Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2010)

David Norris: How progressive of Senator Hanafin.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2010)

David Norris: Let us have the by-election before the referendum.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2010)

David Norris: I do not think this was raised on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2010)

David Norris: The Leader cannot respond to it if it was not raised. I was there.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2010)

David Norris: And several Members of the Seanad were present.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2010)

David Norris: I wish to raise a point of order and to get a ruling from the Cathaoirleach on it. In his rambling and discursive contribution on the Order of Business, the Leader referred to matters not on today's Order Paper, they were not referred to today by Members and I am surprised the Cathaoirleach did not give a ruling on this, because I am aware that, very properly, he reproves Members if they...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2010)

David Norris: This is not the Order of Business. Can I ask for a ruling on this? Was the Leader in order to indulge himself in this manner?

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2010)

David Norris: In that case, does that give us permission to refer to previous matters? I have certainly been called to order by the Cathaoirleach on this matter.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 May 2010)

David Norris: Since the Leader did not refer to it or give me any answer, of course it is being pressed.

Seanad: Ombudsman for Children Report on Children First Guidelines: Statements (19 May 2010)

David Norris: The first thing that needs to be said is that we in the Oireachtas are indebted to the Office of the Ombudsman for Children for producing this report, which is a highly significant development. It is not entirely adversely critical of the Government but it does provide a useful foundation for progress. I hope it can be dealt with in a non-partisan way. We must discuss this in the light of...

Seanad: Construction Contracts Bill 2010: Second Stage (19 May 2010)

David Norris: I compliment Senator Quinn on the initiative he has shown in introducing this legislation, which is timely and important. In light of current difficulties, everything possible must be done to facilitate the return of the construction industry to a state of good health. The Bill addresses a specific problem, namely, instances where main contractors or developers are paid but where those who...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 May 2010)

David Norris: Many years ago I was involved in having references to sexual orientation and membership of the Traveller community included in legislation, particularly the Incitement to Hatred Bill. In that context, I raise a worrying matter, about which I ask the Leader to talk to the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. Recently a Facebook page entitled, "setting aside Monday afternoons to...

Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)

David Norris: I strongly support these amendments. It is interesting they were grouped together. This is the only time I can remember in 23 years in the House an entire amendment section taken together but they are related. I regret I was unable to contribute to the previous debate but I had to attend the Sub-committee on Human Rights. A distinguished Afghan woman, Dr. Sobhrang, who will receive an...

Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)

David Norris: That is why I am concentrating directly and specifically on these amendments. I am very glad the Acting Chairman drew my attention to the necessity for doing that and I will explain to her exactly how I am proceeding.

Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)

David Norris: I bet there was. Amendment No. 4, for example, for the benefit of the Acting Chairman, whose judicial qualities and stern command——

Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)

David Norris: ——of this House I have so often appreciated, seeks to substitute the following: "quarter, giving a breakdown of the aggregate in respect of each individual advancement, confirming the amount of the loan, the net disbursement amount, the term, the redemption schedule, the interest rate payable by the borrower, the funding costs for the State, the disbursement date and any other conditions...

Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)

David Norris: When will we take Report Stage?

Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)

David Norris: I ask for direction from the Chair. Will there be a gap between Committee and Report Stages?

Seanad: Euro Area Loan Facility Bill 2010: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 May 2010)

David Norris: In that case, I would encourage Senator Twomey to table these amendments again for Report Stage.