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Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Dec 2004)

David Norris: The Minister, as is usual, is admirably clear. I will not press him on the final amendment in the name of Senator Cummins. The Senator can do that himself. The Minister has made some very interesting points. Some of the criteria for granting leave to remain in Ireland are contained in legislation but they are spread in different places. I welcome what the Minister said about publication of...

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Dec 2004)

David Norris: Definitely.

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Dec 2004)

David Norris: The Minister's reply illustrates the value of this process. It was illuminating and helpful for Members on all sides to confront the practical difficulties and realities of the system which the Minister and his officials have to operate. I do not envy him the responsibility, I would not like to have to make the decisions. I have known the Minister and his officials to make humane judgments in...

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Dec 2004)

David Norris: I move amendment No. 7: In page 7, between lines 7 and 8, to insert the following: "(iv) if the person was born to parents one of whom is declared a refugee after the date of birth of that person, and the parent is thereby entitled to reside in the State without any restriction on his or her period of residence (including in accordance with a permission granted under section 4 of the Act of...

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004: Committee Stage. (3 Dec 2004)

David Norris: The Minister has been very helpful. It was useful that he drew our attention to the capacity of parents to engage in the process of naturalisation of their children after they have been adjudged to have refugee status or to become Irish citizens. The Minister said I asked that the period during which the parent or parents had been in Ireland while their refugee status was being determined...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2004)

David Norris: I would like clarification from the Leader on why the House met at 2 p.m. today. I ask that question given the tradition of this House to meet at fairly regular times which, in turn, makes it so much easier to plan one's diary long term. Previously, the House has met at 10.30 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 noon, 2 p.m. and 2.30 p.m. Today, the House met at 2 p.m., a half hour earlier than usual. The...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2004)

David Norris: I know; I never said I was.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2004)

David Norris: With regard to the McCabe controversy, excellently ventilated in the House, over the past week a series of radio programmes was aired and polls were conducted. Over 80% of the people disagree with the release because this was plainly a criminal enterprise. At the time, the IRA and Sinn Féin said these criminals were not theirs, they did not know them and they disowned them. They did so...

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2004)

David Norris: I said last week that I was afraid Paisley might talk himself out of the deal. It now looks as if he has done so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2004)

David Norris: There will be a debate. Thank you, a Chathaoirligh. I am glad you have decided that. That is excellent news. On your word I will keep——

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Dec 2004)

David Norris: There could be a discussion. I intend to continue pursuing the issue of the Gulfstream jet landing at Shannon Airport. I am grateful to the House, particularly the Leader, for co-operation and help on this matter. I will also raise it at the Joint Committee on Transport and the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs. The more I look at it, the more I am convinced there is an arguable case that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2004)

David Norris: Another socialist.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2004)

David Norris: I strongly support Senator Mooney's view on European moves on the embargo on arms to China. It is very important this be said, especially in light of that country's treatment of Tibet. We should try to encourage the Chinese authorities to engage in positive negotiations with the Dalai Lama and his representatives. With regard to the North of Ireland, I also think it timely for the House to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2004)

David Norris: Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2004)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Dec 2004)

David Norris: I do understand that. However, I do not understand the IRA's reticence.

Seanad: Dormant Accounts (Amendment) Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (8 Dec 2004)

David Norris: We normally have two hours for Private Members' business.

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (8 Dec 2004)

David Norris: I second the amendment. The reason I let my two amendments go forward is that I wanted to make sure this issue was covered. During the debate on Second Stage, particularly with regard to the question of guidelines, the Minister appeared to give an indication that he would pick up on a suggestion I made, which was to publish the guidelines, after the memorandum had gone to Government and so...

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (8 Dec 2004)

David Norris: The Minister said he might collect the information for the different sections of the legislation——

Seanad: Irish Nationality and Citizenship Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (8 Dec 2004)

David Norris: ——and put them in an accessible format.