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Seanad: Adult Education: Motion (2 Jun 2010)

David Norris: Young people with such initiative give hope to our country by being able to turn a problem into an advantage. I spoke last night at a dinner in Trinity College for the disability programme that provides access to the college. The students who attended the dinner were really inspiring. One of them, Rosaleen McDonagh, has been a candidate in my constituency on several occasions. She refused...

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

David Norris: With the permission of the House, I would like to share time with Senator Quinn.

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister to the House for the debate on this timely motion. I agree with him that one should, first, express one's sympathy to the relatives of the dead and the injured in what was undoubtedly an act of piracy which took place on the high seas. It was suggested Israel was in some measure under threat, but that calls into question the nature of the regime within Israel. We are...

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

David Norris: I am sure he will allow me to take another 30 seconds or so. The alleged firing of rockets is another lie. The rockets ceased. The Hamas ceasefire was provoked by an Israeli military incursion. I have put all this stuff on the record. We have seen the Goldstone report. The Minister's contribution was very good. Now is the time for action. Mr. Justice Goldstone, who is Jewish, has...

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

David Norris: Do not worry about that.

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

David Norris: Why did we choose not to veto it? That is something we could have done. Instead, we are discussing an enhanced financial arrangement with Israel. Perhaps it is all just words. We need to end the words and get a bit of action.

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

David Norris: There was inspection.

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

David Norris: I am leaving in protest.

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

David Norris: This is a disgraceful contribution.

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

David Norris: I am ashamed of my colleague, Senator Quinn.

Seanad: Interception of Gaza-bound Humanitarian Flotilla: Statements (2 Jun 2010)

David Norris: It is a disgrace.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: Does Senator Ó Murchú also support discrimination against black people and Jews?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: Senator Boyle was tweeting away.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: What a surprise.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: On a point of order, a Chathaoirligh-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: I believe Senator Regan, whom I respect very much, as a lawyer should know that it was a totally inappropriate comment.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: I expect he felt quite at home when he heard Senators Walsh, Ó Murchú, Hanafin and Mullen.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: I have been here from the beginning but there is a blackspot here.