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Seanad: Expressions of Sympathy on the Death of His Holiness, Pope John Paul II: Motion. (12 Apr 2005)

David Norris: ——even though many other people, some of whom are obscure and of questionable background, are now standing in the serried ranks of the saints. Pope John XXIII was universally loved and revered for his humility, which was not one of the qualities of the recently deceased Pope John Paul II. The intellectual powerhouse of Catholicism, the Jesuit Order, was marginalised and sidelined under...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: I also welcome a debate on planning guidelines but I do not agree with my esteemed colleague, Senator Ó Murchú. I think the opposition he drew between the people of Ireland and vested interests was emotive. I am very concerned by these guidelines. A very populist line is being followed. The Government is not taking a clear lead in policy. On the wireless today I heard that only 2% of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: Could Senator Dardis shout a little louder because I have a cold and I cannot hear very well? I am sure his contribution is frightfully interesting.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: Yes, I am looking for a debate because in addition to planning guidelines, there is the question of services. I am worried to hear someone I respect from the Government side saying he sees nothing wrong with landowners selling a few sites for various purposes. That is a dangerous road to go down. I look forward very much to the debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: I look forward to Senator Dooley's contribution to the debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: I am sure Senator Dooley will be given an opportunity by the Cathaoirleach to contribute to the debate but I am not going to try and take this debate now.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: I support what Senator Mansergh said on community employment schemes. I know of situations where communities have benefited significantly from these schemes. This is something that needs examination. I suggest that we have some discussion on the case of Dean Lyons. There are points of principle to be raised about the behaviour of the Garda. A man was convicted who plainly could not have...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: Perhaps we might welcome him to the House. He is a distinguished writer.

Seanad: Rights of Migrant Workers: Statements. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Rights of Migrant Workers: Statements. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: I wish to share my time with Senator Henry, with the permission of the House.

Seanad: Rights of Migrant Workers: Statements. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: She has asked for three minutes and perhaps the Leas-Chathaoirleach will indicate the time available if I have not concluded by then. It is a privilege to listen to people such as my colleague, Senator Morrissey. This is what the Seanad is all about, where people with direct practical experience of a situation with political implications may lay this before the House. I hope that the Minister...

Seanad: Rights of Migrant Workers: Statements. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: He was, but he is able to bat on his own wicket comprehensively. I have raised these issues over a number of years. Even this year I recall raising the question of two Sri Lankan workers interviewed on RTE television, who were in tears because they had come here on foot of certain undertakings given by Irish employers. They wanted to send money home to their families, something with which...

Seanad: Rights of Migrant Workers: Statements. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: I thank Senator McCarthy for the correction. This representative of the company had to withdraw his allegation. Gama is a large company that specialises in large construction projects, particularly electricity generating stations and bypasses. It imports workers from its homebase in Turkey who, by and large, do not speak English. Their passports and work permits are controlled by the company....

Seanad: Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: Yes.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: All will be explained.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: That is going too far in this country.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: I ask the House's indulgence in requesting that I share time with my colleague, Senator Quinn.

Seanad: Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: I congratulate the Leader in rising so magnificently to the challenge posed on this side of the House when it was suggested — with an impertinence I find breathtaking — that she might not find the resources to fill the 15 minutes. As she pointed out, rubbing it in beautifully in her final comments, she took some extra time and could have gone on forever, as she said. Let this not be a...

Seanad: Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: I have been pilloried before only in the metaphysical sense, never in the physical sense. There is just a chance I might enjoy the attentions of those armed with vegetables. It might be a particularly recondite and spicy pleasure. The Burning of Bricks (Dublin) Act 1770 was not introduced to prevent citizens pulling bricks out of buildings and setting them on fire. Without being arrogant, I...

Seanad: Statute Law Revision (Pre-1922) Bill 2004: Second Stage. (13 Apr 2005)

David Norris: I very much look forward to that.