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Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

David Norris: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

David Norris: As I have spoken repeatedly in this House on the economy and the abortion laws in this country, I intend to direct my mind to slightly less global issues. I am deeply concerned about the position of universities, in particular the university of which I have experience, because of the existence of the heads of a Bill entitled the universities (amendment) Bill. Does the Leader have...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

David Norris: Can we have the concern of this House, which is not concentrated in one party, expressed? I have an indication that people from all parties, including the Labour Party, Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Sinn Féin, attended a briefing and spoke to the Minister about it. The Leader can transmit the great concern of this House about the situation in Inis Meáin. We are winding down the school and...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

David Norris: Not just RTE.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

David Norris: There are other sections of the media that should be looked at.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Nov 2012)

David Norris: Not just RTE.

Seanad: Sexual Violence in Conflict: Motion (27 Nov 2012)

David Norris: I move: That this House condemns sexual violence in conflict; and calls on the Government to:(a) affirm Ireland?s commitment to implement United Nations Security Council Resolutions on Women, Peace and Security; (b) play a leadership role in international efforts to end sexual violence and bring about accountability and support survivors of sexual violence in conflict through Irish diplomacy...

Seanad: Sexual Violence in Conflict: Motion (27 Nov 2012)

David Norris: Thank you. I understand I will have an opportunity to come back when I will list 14 points emerging from this report.

Seanad: Sexual Violence in Conflict: Motion (27 Nov 2012)

David Norris: I thank all of my colleagues and welcome the Minister of State's reference to using our positions in the EU Presidency and the UN Human Rights Council. The mandate for peacekeeping missions needs to be expanded to include this issue specifically. I hope the Minister of State will make that a target. I referred to 14 points that emerged from a report, entitled "Now, the world is without me"....

Seanad: National Vetting Bureau (Children and Vulnerable Persons) Bill 2012: Second Stage (27 Nov 2012)

David Norris: In general I welcome the Bill. It is a question of balance and everybody has accepted that notion. There is no question or doubt but that all of us want to protect children and people of my age realise how devastatingly innocent we were after seeing the recent disclosures. None of us understood the pervasiveness, extent or degree of abuse of children by swimming coaches or television...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Nov 2012)

David Norris: Many of us will have noticed road improvements in the area of Dublin Castle with much tarmac being laid, potholes filled and roads made better. It is very largely a cosmetic exercise that conceals the reality for many people. Another soup kitchen is opening today. Unemployment is increasing and people are unable to pay their bills. We are all experiencing straitened circumstances....

Seanad: Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (28 Nov 2012)

David Norris: Hear, hear. We should. I am sorry for shouting.

Seanad: Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (28 Nov 2012)

David Norris: Usually, ordinary Members such as myself object to the Government rushing legislation through All Stages. However, I want to join the growing number of people who want to do that. There is no great fuss. This is a simple, one-paged Bill. It is perfectly obvious and straightforward and nothing should obstruct it. We can put it through if we so decide. The reasons for doing so have been...

Seanad: Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (28 Nov 2012)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (28 Nov 2012)

David Norris: What about the public good?

Seanad: Employment Permits (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (28 Nov 2012)

David Norris: Can the Minister of State tell us if Mr. Hussein is being prosecuted?

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Nov 2012)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Nov 2012)

David Norris: In light of the settlement of ¤500,000 made by The Sun for telling lies about an Irish citizen, the resignation in shame of the editor of the Irish Daily Star, and the publication at 1.30 p.m. today of the report of the Leveson inquiry, will the Government introduce the Privacy Bill? There are two Privacy Bills on the Order Paper, mine and the Government's. The Minister for Justice and...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (29 Nov 2012)

David Norris: I understand the Leader's tetchiness but we would all benefit if he would finish reading the note because it is such an important issue and a number of us have raised it. I know that Senator Crown did not intend to offend the Leader.