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Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2013)

David Norris: And we have been told the remaining Stages will be taken as well. I am saying only Committee Stage should be taken today.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2013)

David Norris: No; I am saying we should only take Committee Stage of this Bill today.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2013)

David Norris: I prefer to decide it now. We have been told by the Leader that the order of the House is that we take all Stages today. I do not agree with the Order of Business; I want to take Committee Stage only. I am sure my amendment is in order.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2013)

David Norris: The Senator is a member of a party which neglected the matter over many years.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2013)

David Norris: What about metering? Will the Leader transmit to the relevant Ministers the idea of putting-----

Seanad: Order of Business (30 May 2013)

David Norris: Why drag CIE into everything?

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Second Stage (30 May 2013)

David Norris: The vote will not be unanimous on these benches.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Second Stage (30 May 2013)

David Norris: Bring them back.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Second Stage (30 May 2013)

David Norris: I strongly oppose the Bill. It is appalling, it is anti-democratic, anti-union and anti-worker. The Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill is a misnomer. The first of these Bills was produced about five years ago. Do our emergencies last five years like the so-called "Emergency" we went through during what everybody else thought was World War II. This is a chronic situation.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Second Stage (30 May 2013)

David Norris: It is not actually an emergency at all. It is a chronic situation brought about by austerity and most international financial thinkers agree this is the situation. I come from a background where I actually voted against the bank guarantee. I also voted against benchmarking because I could see where it would lead but, on the other hand, of course I took the money when it came in so I am not...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Second Stage (30 May 2013)

David Norris: It is giving the Minister power to tear up a contract.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Second Stage (30 May 2013)

David Norris: Senator John Gilroy interrupted everyone else.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 May 2013)

David Norris: The Bill is misnamed because, as I tried to point out on Second Stage, an emergency is something that happens swiftly and does not recur. Therefore, the entire Bill is fudged. I would like to put on record something I said to the Minister following the suspension. I watched his contribution in my office and he made a strong speech. I would like my compliments to remain on the record...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 May 2013)

David Norris: I am speaking about the concentration of power which is-----

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 May 2013)

David Norris: I am absolutely 100% on the amendments and I agree with all of them. This mini-Seanad well have nothing but civil servants on it and people stuck in by the Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 May 2013)

David Norris: He is the one bellyaching about the fact that we are not properly elected; he stuck in 11 Senators, so he should know about it. Now he wants to stick in the whole bloody lot. Come on. I am worried. I am being a little light in my touch but the concern is quite genuine and is right through government. I am very worried about what is contained in these sections.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 May 2013)

David Norris: Senator Byrne was not here.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 May 2013)

David Norris: That is what I thought; he was an unnoticeable.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 May 2013)

David Norris: I cited that.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest Bill 2013: Committee and Remaining Stages (30 May 2013)

David Norris: The Minister is helpful with his explanations, but I am still concerned for a number of reasons. He stated that these powers already existed, presumably under the other emergency legislation that started in 2009. I have a feeling that I voted against them, although I am not 100% sure. I know that I voted against benchmarking and the bank guarantee. In any case, the powers remained dormant...