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Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

David Norris: The old inferiority complex is coming out again. We have had Catholic emancipation for 200 years. We should have grown up by now.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

David Norris: I am grateful to my colleague, Senator Quinn, for allowing me to share his time. I listened to him with great interest because he is one of the most successful business people in this State. He analyses issues from the Independent benches in a very independent way and not with any sectoral, partisan or party interest. When we hear such a voice coming from industry we should listen carefully....

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

David Norris: The Government obviously believes it needs that type of solidarity behind it. That is fair enough; it is a political decision. The Minister's reference several times, in his script and in his obiter dicta, to the leaking of a letter being designed to create an erroneous impression goes to motive. If the Minister knows the motive, that suggests he has a fair clue as to its source. I would be...

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

David Norris: We need a new airport. We not only need a second terminal at Dublin Airport, we badly need a terminal designed for the 21st century. If this legislation can deliver that, it will be a good day's work. However, I do not believe that is its aim and in that regard I have the same reservations as Senator Quinn. I look forward to hearing some of the contributions from the other side.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

David Norris: On a point of information, the Leader, the Minister and the Members might like to know that this important debate is the lead item on the RTE news, which is something quite unusual for the Seanad. This is a tribute to the seriousness with which this debate is being taken.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

David Norris: No, I was using my mouth. I usually speak through my mouth, not through the radio.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

David Norris: He was the monopoly.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

David Norris: Votáil.

Seanad: State Airports Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Jul 2004)

David Norris: The best qualified people wherever they sit.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

David Norris: I second Senator Leyden's motion, which is a useful one and it is appropriate to take it today when there is only one item on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

David Norris: Metro.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

David Norris: Underground.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

David Norris: As the seconder of the motion I believe there should be a debate because we should have the opportunity to support it. In the context of the mean-minded attitude we took as an Irish people in the recent referendum we want to keep other people out and be as restrictive as possible, and at the same time we want special provisions for our own people.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Jul 2004)

David Norris: That is shameful and we should have an opportunity to make that point.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2004)

David Norris: The Senator should watch it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2004)

David Norris: This is the first opportunity I have had to welcome Ms Jody Blake back to the House. I am delighted to see her in full health and back with us. I agree with the leader of Fine Gael, Senator Brian Hayes, in the expression of his concern about the seriousness of subversive groups gathering information about the movements of Members of the Oireachtas. In the past, this has always had very...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2004)

David Norris: Yes.

Seanad: Educational Facilities: Motion. (6 Oct 2004)

David Norris: If I may, I would like to share time with my colleague, Senator Henry.