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Seanad: Gaeltacht Bill 2012: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2012)

David Norris: I got what?

Seanad: Gaeltacht Bill 2012: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2012)

David Norris: The Minister is a most gentlemanly person.

Seanad: Gaeltacht Bill 2012: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2012)

David Norris: He is a man who speaks beautifully and eloquently in both English and Irish and he had me with him until he mentioned the bagpipes.

Seanad: Gaeltacht Bill 2012: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2012)

David Norris: The definition of a gentleman is one who knows how to play the bagpipes but refrains from doing so. Had he mentioned the uilleann pipes he would have had me with him completely. When he went on to talk about Ulster Scots, I was completely and absolutely gone, and I do not give a tuppenny damn about Wilson, McKinley, Calvin Coolidge, Taft or any of them from wherever they came. I will tell...

Seanad: Gaeltacht Bill 2012: Committee Stage (28 Jun 2012)

David Norris: It is not a language, it is just a fudge. I used to get this twaddle sent down to me about Ulster Scots which was written down. It is a dialect, not a language. Talk about me massaging things. The cute boyos up there are massaging things to get parity with Irish language for a thing that is wonderful, lovely and a part of culture, but it is a dialect, not a language.

Seanad: Foirne Scoile (28 Jun 2012)

David Norris: I thank Senator Ó Clochartaigh for this opportunity. Incidentally, I note that while I can usually understand Members who speak in Irish, the Senator spoke very fast and so I listened to the translation. I compliment the translator because the manner in which he kept up was superb. I raised this issue earlier, which is the reason Senator Ó Clochartaigh generously offered me a little time...

Seanad: Foirne Scoile (28 Jun 2012)

David Norris: I totally support what Senator Ó Clochartaigh has said. If we can find a way, let us do it. This is an obvious fudge concerning language support. They are speaking the language there and do not need language support. They are not people in Blackrock or Foxrock, so let us have another little fudge and get the teacher retained.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

David Norris: Had we been invited?

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

David Norris: It was a generous offer.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

David Norris: I support the proposal that a bridge over the River Boyne be named for former President, Ms Mary McAleese. Such a gesture would be particularly appropriate given that bridge-building was the theme of her Presidency. Last Saturday the annual Gay Pride march took place in Dublin. The Irish Times disgraced itself as usual with the three photographs it published of the event. Colourful and...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

David Norris: -----with that publication refusing once again to take these matters seriously and instead choosing to trivialise them in a reprehensible and insulting manner.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2012)

David Norris: I did not mention any name. Did I?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Jul 2012)

David Norris: I support Senator Bacik. It would be a very good idea to discuss the report of the Joint Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality. There are serious concerns about a possible breach of the Paris principles. Earlier, we heard about the arms length principle. The Minister is purporting to appoint someone directly, virtually by name, to this post. I objected to this when Fianna Fáil...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

David Norris: We could discuss the American use of drones.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

David Norris: However, they are going after Deputy Joe Higgins.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 Jul 2012)

David Norris: Will the Leader request the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Deputy Bruton, and his colleague, the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Deputy Gilmore, to examine the situation whereby 34 young people applied to take a course with Pilot Training College in Waterford and paid up to €80,000, €90,000 for €100,000? As a mandatory part of the exercise they had to take a...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

David Norris: It is a matter of public interest.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

David Norris: Since we last met the Taoiseach has had his encounter with the flower pot. It was suggested he had been ambushed by one of the few members of the press who was unfailingly courteous and well-bred in dealing with every member of the public, including politicians. I say this as someone who does not have very amicable feelings towards the press. The issue was highlighted and treated in a way...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Jul 2012)

David Norris: Yes, I am. I am seeking a proper debate on-----