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- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: I am asking when this Bill will be taken in the House because we need to discuss it because of the disgraceful material contained in it. Head 17(5) states: "The first Director of the Commission shall be the person who on the day prior to the establishment day is the Chief Executive of the Equality Authority and her contract". One should note the words, "her contract". The Government is...
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: I would like to know where the principles of those on the Government side are. Why have the parties in government changed since they have gone into government?
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: When in opposition, they attacked this corruption of independent bodies.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: One of their own, the former Fine Gael Leader of this House-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: -----has raised these serious questions. Where are the principles of those on the Government side? When will this Bill be brought in? Will they withdraw from this shameful abuse of democracy? Where is the openness, transparency and accountability we were promised from those now in government when they were in opposition and of which there is now not much sign? Those on the Government...
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: It it interesting that they were allowed to speak in this Chamber and Senator Paul Coghlan was not. He did not open his mouth.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: Exactly. Senator Paul Coghlan was the silencer. He was the enforcer.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: With different chums.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: I thank Senator Coghlan for that senior advice.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: Monsignor Coghlan.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: Why does Senator O'Donovan not join it?
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: I understand it was right about the sewerage problem.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: That is not true.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: On a point of order, I ask Senator O'Donovan to withdraw the remark.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: I have made a point of order.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: I have asked the Senator to withdraw the remark. It is not true.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: I would be delighted to pick up the challenge.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: That is very reasonable. Well said.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Jun 2012)
David Norris: I would be happy if the Leader could give a commitment on a decision-----