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Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

David Norris: What about the RUC?

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

David Norris: The same was true of the "Gibraltar three".

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 May 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Aviation Action Plan: Statements. (31 May 2005)

David Norris: The Senator is entitled to ask a question.

Seanad: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (31 May 2005)

David Norris: I move amendment No. 1: In page 11, to delete lines 9 to 12, and substitute the following: "(b) the collapse or partial collapse of any building or structure under construction or in use as a place of work, (c) the uncontrolled or accidental release, the escape or the ignition of any substance, (d) a fire involving any substance, or (e) any unintentional ignition or explosion of explosives,"....

Seanad: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (31 May 2005)

David Norris: I see. However, we will still get the credit for it. This morning a distinguished Senator on the Government side congratulated the Labour Party on its wonderful, imaginative initiative——

Seanad: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (31 May 2005)

David Norris: ——concerning child care. Of course the Government got the idea from us in this case. It is a copycat.

Seanad: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (31 May 2005)

David Norris: We are but I am merely drawing attention to the principle that if a Senator can, on the Order of Business, draw attention to the Labour Party copying the Government, I can draw attention to the Government copying the Independents. We are grateful that the Government saw sense——

Seanad: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (31 May 2005)

David Norris: It is very relevant.

Seanad: Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Bill 2004: Report and Final Stages. (31 May 2005)

David Norris: The Government is to accept the Independent Members' amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

David Norris: If Senator Brian Hayes wishes to achieve support, I would be happy to second this motion, following discussions with my colleagues on the Independent benches. He may prefer, however, to have it seconded by a Member within his party. If he agrees, I will second the motion.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

David Norris: He has signalled that he will accept that offer. My colleagues join me in supporting this motion. It is an important issue and I congratulate Deputy Brian Hayes on taking this initiative. I do not believe there is any party division on this issue. This is a moment when the Seanad can respond directly and immediately. For the Fine Gael Party to cancel its long-standing commitment to this...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

David Norris: I thank the Cathaoirleach for that and note it will be discussed.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2005)

David Norris: It is particularly relevant that the Committee on Procedure and Privileges should examine this matter on a day when we learn of the arrest of two people in the North of Ireland.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

David Norris: I wish to share time with Senator Quinn.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

David Norris: I also compliment the Leader of the House, since the material I received from the Disability Federation of Ireland stated she had given it an undertaking that there would be ample time for discussion of the Bill in the House. It is clear from the provision of time yesterday, today and tomorrow that there will be such provision. That is very good. The Bill is a kind of dialectic. An earlier...

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

David Norris: Yes. As a former teacher, it seems to me that a continuous assessment would be a good idea. Having a review at the end of three or five years is not the best way to do it. A process of continuous assessment from the beginning gives a far better chance of reaching down into the consequences of the Bill and finding out what happens. Part 3 is the most significant element of the Bill, as it...

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

David Norris: That is surprising, given that the Ombudsman has much on her plate already.

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

David Norris: I see. Why not have a disability ombudsman with just this remit?

Seanad: Disability Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (1 Jun 2005)

David Norris: That is an interesting comment and I will pass it on to the Disability Federation of Ireland. Its representatives were very interested in the idea of a disability commissioner based on the precedent of the language commissioner that was created recently.