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Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: The Minister of State is being helpful. When he states there is nothing radical or no new departure, I acknowledge his point. However, he has implied we should follow defective models instead of correcting the mistakes that have been made clear in the models for other international organisations. Senator Thomas Byrne has stated there is immunity in the Oireachtas. It is partial immunity....

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: How does one know what the purpose is? One is now into the question of mens rea-----

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: It is an extraordinary intrusion. The example Senator Michael D'Arcy gave was one that affected his own argument disastrously.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: In the case taken by Deputy Pearse Doherty the judge found he had actually done the State a service. Senator Michael D'Arcy should note I am one who has risked taking a constitutional action.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: Yes, but there is a very important principle, on which I intend to finish.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: This is a very important point. The judge will decide whether the matter is of constitutional significance. If it is not, there will be no discharge of fees-----

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: It is very dangerous when a Government party states it is not enough that we have immunity in the Oireachtas and that we are now not allowed to use the courts. The Senator wants to abrogate the Constitution.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: That is one of the most outrageous things I have ever heard in my life.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: All I am saying is that it would be a very poor day for Seanad Éireann and this republic if citizens were not allowed to challenge.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: The Senator impugned their motivation.

Seanad: European Stability Mechanism Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: The judge found a service had been done.

Seanad: Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration: Statements (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister. I was very interested in the comments of my colleague from Sinn Féin who has reservations about the Minister's position. I would probably share some of them. I will go back to the beginning. My interest in the issue was first sparked by the Keating principles. That was a long time ago, in 1975, when I was beginning to get interested in politics. I knew Mr. Justin...

Seanad: Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration: Statements (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: Did the Minister say I would take a bite at him?

Seanad: Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration: Statements (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: I raised that issue about three years ago in the House.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: I am also very happy to welcome the Minister and his officials, whom I recognise, to the House. I have dealt with the Department over many years. This Minister is appropriately placed, and I have known him for a long number of years, as we have shared an interest in various cultural issues. There is naturally a particular Kerry emphasis, which is perfectly appropriate, as my focus is on...

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: The Taoiseach does not deserve a compliment if he has appointed them to the Titanic, if he carries out his plan to abolish the Seanad.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: That is welcome. I thank the Minister for telling us.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: I am sure the Minister wishes to pay tribute to Mr. Downes also.

Seanad: National Cultural Institutions: Motion (27 Jun 2012)

David Norris: I am sure that in some of the special matters involved, including the Ireland's Presidency of the European Union, the Minister will be able to find a role for him.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2012)

David Norris: I was a little delayed in attending the House this morning because I was attending the launch of a very important conference in Dublin Castle, the conference of the European Gay Police Association. The Garda Commissioner, Mr. Martin Callinan, spoke very effectively, while the Minister for Justice and Equality, Deputy Alan Shatter, spoke extremely well. I compliment the extraordinarily...