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Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

David Norris: There will be a Sinn Féin press conference at some stage. (Interruptions.)

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I support Senator Brian Hayes's call for a discussion on the situation at Monaghan hospital. As he correctly stated, people have been campaigning outside the House for a considerable length of time and, obviously, there are strong feelings in this regard. The situation, where a woman was turned away from the hospital, is quite tragic. She was having a difficult time in labour and the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

David Norris: Am I really?

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I seem to do that so easily. I apologise. I wish to say something in a non-speechifying manner about a subject that is often raised here, that is, the coverage of the House by the media. I compliment RTÉ in one sense because, in its coverage of both Houses, particularly the Seanad, it no longer just relies on sound bites and allows sufficient time for Members to develop an argument. That is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

David Norris: May I request that the broadcasting committee consider the matter because it would give it—

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

David Norris: Not to our offices.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (12 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I support my colleagues in this important matter, which relates to the freedom of speech and efficiency of the person involved. In case the Minister is worried about creating a precedent, let me assure him that he is not. When this same section appeared in the Competition Bill, I objected to it and the Minister took it out. The Minister will not do any great damage or create a precedent by...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (12 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I thank the Minister. While I was not here for much of the debate, I followed it on the monitor. I understand the Bill will now proceed to the Dáil. I ask the Minister to reconsider one or two points, particularly with regard to the representation of women. I received a document from the Irish Women's Council today which featured photographs showing the small number of women on various boards.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (12 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I was very interested in the Minister's argument that a chief executive who spoke out against policy would be implementing policy with which he disagreed. The danger is that the Government will not be aware that a chief executive is implementing policy with which he does not agree. This is a corrosive and corrupting feature of the public service. I hope the spirit of generosity the Minister...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I wish to propose a change in the Order of Business to take No. 20 first, namely a motion relating to licensing practices of the Dublin District Court system, especially in the light of the debate we had last week on alcohol consumption by young people. Although Dublin City Council and the Garda objected to the granting of an off-licence in respect of a shop in O'Connell Street, those...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

David Norris: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

David Norris: He should be careful.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

David Norris: Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

David Norris: It is democracy.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

David Norris: It was not Senator Ryan's party then, he was an Independent.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I do not mind.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

David Norris: We would not.