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Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

David Norris: On a point of order, with great respect to my esteemed colleague, I believe the title to the legislation to which he referred was quoted inaccurately. There is no question in the title of abortion. It is the protection of life in pregnancy Bill. I believe the record should show that.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

David Norris: I second Senator Denis O'Donovan's proposed amendment to the Order of Business. I was pleasantly surprised to hear on "Drivetime" about the launch of Democracy Now, which I warmly welcome. A number of current members of this House are part of Democracy Matters, as well as our former colleague, Joe O'Toole. I welcome it warmly and hope it plays a vital role. However, I was a little...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

David Norris: I ask that we continue to have a rolling debate on this very important subject in the context of Irish democracy. We must also, in this House, review our heritage. I say so because, for example, Aldborough House, a very fine 18th century building, is in a disastrous condition and is being vandalised consistently. The taxpayer, every so often, has to move in and spend €100,000 putting...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

David Norris: I thank the Cathaoirleach for that suggestion. I will raise it in that context. Finally, I wish to refer to the new Luas line, which will traverse Nassau Street and Dawson Street. I ask the Leader to contact the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to find out if it is true that the ancient site, St. Patrick's Well, which is accessible through the grounds of Trinity College, may be...

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

David Norris: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

David Norris: There is more than one church in this country.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

David Norris: Could the Senator enlighten us as to how he knows what another person intended to say?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

David Norris: It does not say much for a person's morality if he is prepared to sacrifice what he believes in for a job.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 May 2013)

David Norris: First among equals.

Seanad: Criminal Justice Bill 2013: Second Stage (28 May 2013)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy McGinley, whom I know will transmit to the Minister whatever ideas are brought forward today. I am a little concerned about the infringement of human and civil liberties contained in part 3. I am not sure how imminent any threat brought on by the G8 summit is. I presume that Britain and Northern Ireland leaned on us to introduce this legislation....

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (28 May 2013)

David Norris: I move amendment No. 1: In page 4, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following:"(I) constitutes a felony under Irish law or involves the harvesting of human organs,".I thank the Leader for allowing us latitude in bringing forward these amendments. What I am seeking here is information. Subsection 1(a)(d)(ii)(I) of the Bill refers to an activity in a place other than the State which...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (28 May 2013)

David Norris: Before the Minister of State replies, I would like to clarify that I did not mention my other amendments because they are merely technical provisions to do with the renumbering of subsections.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (28 May 2013)

David Norris: The Minister of State has given a clear explication of the Bill and the impact of previous legislation. I am now satisfied that my concerns can be allayed in this matter. This is very welcome and I am pleased the matter has been explained. I had made a note to query if SI 325 of 2012 applied in Ireland. The Minister of State has made it clear that these provisions do apply. The position...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (28 May 2013)

David Norris: I move amendment No. 4: In page 6, between lines 11 and 12, to insert the following:“4.--The trafficking in human cadavers shall be limited to such medical or bona fide medical and scientific purposes and in circumstances where such cadavers are exhibited for educational or entertainment purposes and/or for gain the proprietors of any such exhibition shall be required to furnish DNA...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (28 May 2013)

David Norris: I thank my colleagues for their moral support in this matter. I value what Senator Hayden said but with regard to the point about educational purposes, perhaps I should have used the phrase “purported educational ... purposes”. Even so, it is such a minor procedure to take a DNA test. Accordingly, it would not be too excessive to ask for one, even where a display purports to...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (28 May 2013)

David Norris: I support Senator Ó Clochartaigh. As I said the other day, it is possible to rule out any amendment tabled in the Seanad on the basis that it causes an expense to the Exchequer. The very printing of an amendment causes an expense. This is utter nonsense. When we reform the Seanad, I hope we will do away with this absurdity-----

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (28 May 2013)

David Norris: -----that we rule out so many valuable amendments that would improve the welfare, morally and politically, of this country.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (28 May 2013)

David Norris: I am grateful to the various Ministers and, in particular, their advisers, who were most helpful during the debate on this Bill. They clarified matters and allowed us to ventilate them to our satisfaction. I think it was a good day's work. I am grateful to the Leader for giving us an opportunity to have these amendments discussed.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (28 May 2013)

David Norris: I would like the Minister of State to try to seek an undertaking from his colleagues in this regard. In the future, when Government amendments that are consequent on Seanad debates are being considered, those amendments should be registered with the Seanad in the first instance, rather than going to the Dáil, so it is clear to the public that this House is doing its work.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (28 May 2013)

David Norris: I thank the Minister of State.