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Seanad: Public Finances: Motion. (12 May 2004)

David Norris: The Minister spoke about investment in infrastructure and I applaud him for that. He is a practical man but he also has vision. We are stuck with Luas regrettably. I spoke against it because I knew it was not possible to transport sufficient numbers of people at the correct intervals of time and so on. I spoke instead for a metro system and those arguments were made here. We had the excellent...

Seanad: Public Finances: Motion. (12 May 2004)

David Norris: If one cent were added to the price of petrol there would be a refocusing on those who use old, gas-guzzling cars. Their payments would be relative to their use of the roads and consumption of petrol, so it would be environmentally friendly as well as politically advantageous. I know I should include that in a budget speech but we are only allowed to make moltaí. When former Deputy Albert...

Seanad: Public Finances: Motion. (12 May 2004)

David Norris: I would like to raise a point of order.

Seanad: Public Finances: Motion. (12 May 2004)

David Norris: If it is adjourned, why is the Cathaoirleach still accepting a speaker?

Seanad: Public Finances: Motion. (12 May 2004)

David Norris: I am objecting to the adjournment of the House and I will speak on it and call a vote. A precedent was created when the Government was defeated when I called a vote in exactly the same circumstances. It may be an error but the precedent exists and it must be observed. I heard exactly what was said and there is no doubt that the Government lost this motion.

Seanad: Public Finances: Motion. (12 May 2004)

David Norris: The Cathaoirleach can adjourn what he likes but I will raise this matter when we meet again because it is——

Seanad: Public Finances: Motion. (12 May 2004)

David Norris: I object to the adjournment of the House and want to vote on it.

Seanad: Public Finances: Motion. (12 May 2004)

David Norris: The Cathaoirleach should act within the rules of the House and he has not done so. I am serving warning that I will raise this matter next week.

Seanad: Public Finances: Motion. (12 May 2004)

David Norris: Good.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2004)

David Norris: I am happy to second the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2004)

David Norris: The Senator agrees with our view, which is a variation.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2004)

David Norris: I support my colleagues who suggested it is important that we discuss the general arrangements for the establishment of a committee to consider impeachment.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2004)

David Norris: Yes, I have. It is important we discuss this without discussing the particular case or the personalities involved. We must get the procedures right, otherwise the issue of that process will be vitiated and fouled. Can the Leader give us a date on which we will discuss Iraq? I was approached coincidentally on separate occasions by two people, who have some influence in public life, on issues...

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2004)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 May 2004)

David Norris: The Chinese will sponsor the scheme.

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement: Motion. (19 May 2004)

David Norris: The Senator should not refer to Senator Ross when he is not in the House.

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement: Motion. (19 May 2004)

David Norris: I am grateful to Senator Terry for allowing me take part in this debate. I had not anticipated having the opportunity to speak this evening because I was attending the launch of the Bloomsday programme in the James Joyce Centre. This is a serious matter. I commend the Minister for his clear and forthright statement on the matter. There was much fudging on the issue and this Minister has been...

Seanad: Good Friday Agreement: Motion. (19 May 2004)

David Norris: It is a pity she is not, because I would say it to her face. We will erase her name; I wish I could. However, torture is still carried on in Northern Ireland. The McCabe murder was murder. The killers got away with the charge of manslaughter because they intimidated the witnesses, which is a disgrace and should not be tolerated in this country. They pumped shots into the two gardaí while...

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Business of Seanad. (20 May 2004)

David Norris: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, that instead of No. 1, as scheduled, we have a debate on the Middle East because the situation is so urgent. We have seen the bombing of a wedding party. There is no question of doubt about it. We have seen the pictures. Small children were blown to smithereens and the Americans described them as "terrorists". Now children are terrorists....