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Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)

David Norris: The matter of the homeless needs to be addressed because, for example, of the changes in the housing income support under the SWA rent supplement scheme. There are 60,000 people who rely on this and they are the most vulnerable people in our society. Requiring them to be in accommodation for six months before they can get a grant is a catch-22. How can they get into accommodation? I do not...

Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (26 Nov 2003)

David Norris: I would like to discuss the parameters within which we view this issue. As an Independent Member, I am non-partisan and would like to encourage the Minister of State. He is a very good Minister, a very decent man, but like all Ministers he is fighting for a budget. This is an important one and I want him to carry back the message to the Government that he has the support of all sections of...

Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (26 Nov 2003)

David Norris: That is even better and I compliment the Minister of State on the idea.

Seanad: Overseas Development Aid: Motion. (26 Nov 2003)

David Norris: I second the amendment. Amendment put and declared lost. Question put and declared carried.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Nov 2003)

David Norris: Will the Senator show me the photograph?

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Nov 2003)

David Norris: That will show them.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Nov 2003)

David Norris: There was a shocking incident last night in Ballyfermot when a man was followed into his own home by people because he dared to defend his own property. I find that astonishing and strongly support Senator Brian Hayes's call for a debate on this matter. I am sure he is supported on all sides of the House. It is not just a matter for this side of the House.

Seanad: Address by President of the European Parliament. (27 Nov 2003)

David Norris: I was listening to President Cox's address on the monitor in my room. I came to the Chamber because I was so impressed by the clarity and forthrightness of what he had to say. I particularly compliment him on his courage in what he had to say about the International Criminal Court and Guantanamo Bay. He should continue this, as it is one of the most important issues for humanity around the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2003)

David Norris: I support the call for a debate on Northern Ireland. However, as my colleague, Senator O'Toole has suggested, it is not possible to second-guess the electorate. I am not at all upset by the result of the election; it is probably quite a good thing. These are the two parties causing all the trouble. Let them get into office and face the realities of life. They might be more effective being...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2003)

David Norris: This is just for Christmas. In effect, this is an extra bonus.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2003)

David Norris: We should have a debate on that matter. Yesterday was international AIDS day. We should have a debate on this subject as many young people have lost contact with the disastrous reality of this disease. Without, I hope, being too offensive, I was very sorry to see the Vatican once again put out a statement yesterday to commemorate it in which it undermined the use of condoms. I find that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2003)

David Norris: —from celibate old men poking around in other people's sexual lives in a disastrously negative way.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2003)

David Norris: Perhaps they could do it for just one year. It is costing people's lives. They should just shut up.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2003)

David Norris: I am grateful to Senator Brian Hayes for advertising the date of the Ryder Cup, which I understand is a golf competition. I shall make sure to be out of the country.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2003)

David Norris: It was reported on the radio yesterday that a judge, in sentencing a man for downloading images, said he would be particularly harsh because he had strong feelings in this area. While I am not addressing the issue on which the sentence was handed down, it is a matter of concern if somebody is sentenced on the basis of a judge's feelings. They should implement the law of the land. I remember a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2003)

David Norris: That is a very revealing slip in view of the emissions from cars.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2003)

David Norris: I support the call for a debate as this is one of the areas on which President Bush does not know what he does not know about the damage that his industries are causing to the environment.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Dec 2003)

David Norris: It is not the gospel.

Seanad: Order of Business. - Budget Statement: Motion. (3 Dec 2003)

David Norris: And will appear at the Gaiety pantomime next week.

Seanad: Order of Business. - Budget Statement: Motion. (3 Dec 2003)

David Norris: I thank Senator Ross for sharing his time. I too welcome decentralisation and also the implementation process put in place by the Minister. However, he has not set a completion date which raises the suspicion that it will be a long time before it takes place. I too agree there is a geographical element to the decentralisation. This is understandable in the short term but may be negative in...