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Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (Resumed) (22 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I appreciate that very much.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I wish to pay tribute to or note the passing of an old friend who was a very distinguished leader of Irish life. I presume it is permissible to do so. I am not seeking tributes to a former Member, although I understand that sadly there will be a need for such tributes in respect of another individual. I am sure the House will join me in mourning the passing of Kader Asmal, who was a...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: As the father of the House, I object strongly to this disorderly behaviour.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I ask the Chair to constrain what is happening.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: We are under great difficulties in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: If this kind of behaviour continues, this place will be properly dissolved.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I regret some of the earlier interchanges. I know it is early in the new Seanad. I am grateful to the Cathaoirleach for sending material on the conduct and business of the House to all Members, new and old. We should all reflect on that. We should remember that we are on trial. Certain things are precluded under the Order of Business. The Cathaoirleach handles situations very well. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: A Chathaoirligh, may I raise a point of order on which I seek advice?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: It is a point of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I beg the Senator's pardon?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I am asking the Cathaoirleach to rule on a point of order for me.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I stated that I was opposing the Order of Business and apparently I should have proposed an amendment. One of my colleagues on this side of the House has proposed a change. Do I have the right technically to second it although I have spoken already?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Therefore, I cannot second my colleague's proposal.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Because I have spoken already.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I understand Senator Mooney has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business and I was proposing that I could second it.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I am opposing the Order of Business on the grounds that-----

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: To be fair, the Cathaoirleach asked me whether I was proposing an amendment, but I am very happy with the position. I accept his ruling, but I will be opposing the Order of Business on the grounds that the use of a guillotine has been imposed by the Government in defiance of what it stated it would do.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Hear, hear.