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Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: Could the interruptions be made a little louder in the interests of those who are nearly 70? The first paragraph deals with an initiative from the United Kingdom and the Association of Town Centre Management which is very useful. I hope it will be adopted. I understand there is to be a pilot scheme in respect of which I would ask that the House be provided with further information on where...

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: The Senator can take as long as he likes.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I would still prefer a live garda to a smart phone.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: That is the community policing that the Senator supports. I know that.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: Enthusiastically.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency: Discussion with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: His promotion. Congratulations, ex-Tánaiste.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency: Discussion with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: The Chairman asked a question I intended to ask to which a very clear and authoritative reply was given by the Tánaiste, namely, the proposal for an "In-Out" referendum by the UK Prime Minister. I will refer to a few things in the Tánaiste's speech. He referred to the conclusions of last May regarding the implications of the Israeli settlements. I would put that in the context...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency: Discussion with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: It is impossible to answer all of these, some of which are technical, and I would be very happy to receive a written reply to facilitate the Tánaiste.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency: Discussion with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: Could the Tánaiste give a commitment to deal urgently with the DRC issue?

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I share my colleagues' sentiments and the feeling of outrage at this cold, calculated and callous murder of a decent man and outstanding member of his community, who was seen by us in the newspapers in his community and with children. He was a gentle giant and a pillar of the community. I express sympathy to his grieving wife and family. I pay tribute to An Garda Síochána and in...

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2013)

David Norris: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2013)

David Norris: Some 96% voted in favour of allowing the people to participate in the nomination process.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I share the concern expressed by people on this side of the House about the revelations concerning apparent interference in the distribution of money in the health service. It is not satisfactory just to say that Fianna Fáil did it in the past and we can do it now as a result. That seems to be the tenor of some of the comments. We were promised new politics by this Government.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

David Norris: We were promised an end to stroke politics and corruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

David Norris: It seems there is very little to choose between people. Fianna Fáil seems to be in the process of learning its lesson, and if the Government wants to learn a lesson, it should consider what happened to that party at the last election. It may happen to the Government parties as they may be continuing on the same path.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

David Norris: When will there be a debate on the matter as it seems to distort Government policy? We were told there would be a policy of centres of excellence-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

David Norris: -----and people around the country were prepared to sacrifice their personal interests in order to support the policy in the interests of the citizens. The HSE does not seem to know that the position is being changed as the colleagues of Ministers - who seem to have persuaded the Minister in charge of public expenditure - turn up at announcements and the launching of projects. Meanwhile,...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I hope people and politicians will continue to broaden this issue and take in the most significant change to the Constitution in my lifetime, the abolition of an entire arm of governance.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

David Norris: That sounds like hypocrisy to me.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2013)

David Norris: That sounds like an admission.