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Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)

David Norris: I will be as brief as my nature allows. It was a pleasure to hear the Minister. He has been instructive in a number of ways. First, what he said was beautifully crafted English. Second, he was able to depart from notes, something Members of this House could profit from because far too many speeches are read from prepared scripts. It was a pleasure to listen to him. However, I will be...

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)

David Norris: I believe he had a fairly good time. He also enjoyed female company from time to time. Senator O'Toole made very effective use of the fact that there was an absence of consultation with Members. That is a pity. It is a drawback as is the lack of any view from the commission. More important, it would be terribly hypocritical of us to expect a new generation of people to enter politics under...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

David Norris: I thank Senator Brian Hayes for taking up the torch regarding the Abbey Theatre, a matter that is consistently overlooked. His support is welcome and I think there is also support on the other side of the House. I want the theatre to stay on its historic site but if it is not possible, I agree with Senator Brian Hayes that it should stay on the northside and be built on the Carlton cinema...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

David Norris: Fine. It may come up tomorrow. I will finish by saying that the classical world always said that those whom the gods love die young. To die at the pinnacle of one's career is desperately sad for the family.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

David Norris: Were they not right? They would do so again.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

David Norris: It is a pity the wall did not fall on the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

David Norris: They never led to a fight.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)

David Norris: I agreed to ask the House whether it would allow me to share time with my colleague, Senator Joe O'Toole, who promised to watch the monitor.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)

David Norris: I am glad to see the Minister is a fan of that noble sport, as I am. I apologise to the House because I had agreed to share time with Senator Quinn but I had to do a radio interview and could not get away from it.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)

David Norris: Yes, with Senator O'Toole.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)

David Norris: I give the traditional welcome to the Minister and the Bill. The Minister mentioned that he took time over certain elements and did not disclose all of these because he wanted to reflect on them. The Bill shows that reflection, although I have some reservations, about which I will speak. Although the Garda has had some bad publicity in recent years I, and I think most Irish people, have a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Mar 2004)

David Norris: Mention me. I do not mind.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Mar 2004)

David Norris: I support Senator Mooney without giving any further reason and I hope we will have a debate on this tragic situation. Will the Leader ask the Government to approach the British representative here to ask for an explanation of the fact that apparently Britain has provided money for war veterans of the Second World War to visit war graves in recognition of what they did but it appears to have...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Mar 2004)

David Norris: Senator Ross for Cathaoirleach.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Mar 2004)

David Norris: Too infrequently.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Mar 2004)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Mar 2004)

David Norris: It is a leap year, the Leader can do it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2004)

David Norris: Rubbish.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2004)

David Norris: I deplore that attack on people who have taken a conscientious stand. Not all of them live in the cities. I know one leading member of An Taisce who has lived for the past 40 years in Cork, and has made objections. He is perfectly entitled to do so, and I very much doubt if this House wishes to limit people's democratic right to register protest.

Seanad: Order of Business. (4 Mar 2004)

David Norris: We have received copies of the Fur Farming (Prohibition) Bill. I do not expect the Leader to be able to answer off the top of her head, but could she find out when it is proposed to introduce this Bill? I agree with Senator Ryan about the manufacturers of sports gear. An important initiative has been launched by Oxfam. When attempting to evade the Indonesian police and while dodging around...