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- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: We are not averse to referenda. Let us have them every day of the week.
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: It already has been.
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: I have seen President Seán T. O'Kelly, but not from your father's shoulders.
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: McCartan.
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: Dana tried also.
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: I find it regrettable and disappointing that the debate has effectively collapsed despite the presence of other Senators who have not spoken and, in particular, the fact that there was such a small representation on the Government's side. I think there was only one.
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: There was only one speaker from each of the coalition parties. That appears to me to be a deliberate policy on the part of Government and it stifled debate. It did same thing when we debated the constitutional convention and is a matter of deep regret.
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: There are no points of information.
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: Yes but the Senator also made other remarks and she was completely-----
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: I am making a political point but I am being interrupted. I am surprised that the Acting Chairman supported the Senator who claimed her comment was based on a point of information. There is no such provision in the Standing Orders.
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: It was not a point of order.
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: I shall move on because I do not wish to be contentious. The amendment presented by the Government is an insult to the House and to the intelligence of its Members. Senator Gilroy chose to criticise.
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: Has Senator Gilroy finished amending my words?
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: Thank you.
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: The Senator chose to question the construction of my motion on the basis that I referred to the unanimous support of professional commentators. He did so without producing one who did not or who objected to the kind of proposals being made. I am aware of nobody who suggests that it was inappropriate and it was widely canvassed and discussed during the election. If the Senator can produce...
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: I also referred to the clearly demonstrated public support. I did not say that it was unanimous but it was very clear that there was a considerable interest in the matter. I shall return to the amendment. I welcome the fact that Senator Gilroy approved of certain aspects despite giving himself some camouflage by picking holes in the language. I would be happy to joust with him on that...
- Seanad: Presidential Nominations: Motion (18 Jul 2012)
David Norris: It was very clear the political parties did everything they possibly could to inhibit this and they attempted to secure the nomination of an agreed candidate.