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Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Feb 2005)

David Norris: I support Senator Brian Hayes's suggestion that the Forum for Peace and Reconciliation be convened only if the purpose is to provide a forum where the contending parties in the North could have an opportunity to meet on the margins because otherwise, it is just a talking shop and would not do any good. If, however, it provides an opportunity for these kinds of off the record discussions, it...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: I am not sure if it is appropriate but I would like to attempt a little advertising. A briefing session will be held tomorrow relating to the Civil Registration Bill in the audio-visual room between 3.30 p.m. and 4.30 p.m. If any Members have questions, problems or reservations about the Bill, which I hope to introduce next Wednesday in Private Members' time, they might like to come along to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: I am a little more careful. That brings the whole thing into some disrepute. I would like a debate on the Middle East. There are some positive indications but they are extremely tentative and I am still concerned. I listened this morning to what was said by spokespersons for Mr. Sharon. They have agreed what appears to be a ceasefire, although they hedged around that, but there will be no...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: No, but quite a few of them are. A vote is a vote. Senator Mooney ought to know that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: He never managed to get enough to get into the Dáil.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: The issues are quite clear. There are two insurers. The Government has traditionally paid 80% of premiums but now consultants are questioning the current Administration's right to obtain a fair deal. The Government has merely said to the consultants that they should not jump the gun in order that it can squeeze the maximum possible amount out of the two British insurers involved. Why not do...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: I listened yesterday to a hospital consultant who said that the assurance she gave, even though it is in writing, is not good enough. What reason was given for making this assertion? It was stated that the members of the Cabinet could not be trusted and provided the examples of the Taoiseach, Deputy Bertie Ahern, giving a commitment to the United Nations on overseas development aid — a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: Yes. The second example provided involved the case of Detective Garda Jerry McCabe. The consultant asked why, when the Taoiseach had given two solemn, serious undertakings in respect of matters of considerable national and international importance and then welched on them, should he and his colleagues believe anything that is said unless it is notarised by a legal authority. That is a pity...

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear. It is time that much was admitted.

Seanad: Order of Business. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: I do not think he is well.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: Senator Mooney without interruption.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: I am.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: I do not wish to speak. I came to join my colleague, Senator Ross, in his Adjournment matter. We knew that Senator Mooney had the first matter on the Adjournment, so when we saw him popping up on the screen——

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: Yes, we panicked.

Seanad: Appropriation Act 2004: Statements. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: They are in different parties. That is the essential difference.

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Foreign Conflicts. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: Very little. However, my house is on the Greek side.

Seanad: Human Rights Abuses. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: I am grateful to my friend and colleague, Senator Ross, for allowing me to share in this debate. Perhaps the Leas-Chathaoirleach would indicate to me to leave some time for my colleague, Senator Henry, because I am inclined to run on. I had the opportunity of meeting Mr. Bennett on 21 May 2003. He told us that the European countries, particularly Ireland, could be of considerable help in the...

Seanad: Human Rights Abuses. (8 Feb 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear. There is a separation of powers.