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Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2003)

David Norris: We should have a debate on that matter. Yesterday was international AIDS day. We should have a debate on this subject as many young people have lost contact with the disastrous reality of this disease. Without, I hope, being too offensive, I was very sorry to see the Vatican once again put out a statement yesterday to commemorate it in which it undermined the use of condoms. I find that...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2003)

David Norris: —from celibate old men poking around in other people's sexual lives in a disastrously negative way.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Dec 2003)

David Norris: Perhaps they could do it for just one year. It is costing people's lives. They should just shut up.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Nov 2003)

David Norris: Will the Senator show me the photograph?

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Nov 2003)

David Norris: That will show them.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Nov 2003)

David Norris: There was a shocking incident last night in Ballyfermot when a man was followed into his own home by people because he dared to defend his own property. I find that astonishing and strongly support Senator Brian Hayes's call for a debate on this matter. I am sure he is supported on all sides of the House. It is not just a matter for this side of the House.

Seanad: Address by President of the European Parliament. (27 Nov 2003)

David Norris: I was listening to President Cox's address on the monitor in my room. I came to the Chamber because I was so impressed by the clarity and forthrightness of what he had to say. I particularly compliment him on his courage in what he had to say about the International Criminal Court and Guantanamo Bay. He should continue this, as it is one of the most important issues for humanity around the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

David Norris: There has been a certain amount of light-hearted banter about the indiscipline among Government ranks, but I do not take any pleasure in it. It is serious and regrettable.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

David Norris: This is the result of situations such as the one in which the Taoiseach should have fired the Minister for Defence, Deputy Smith, straight away.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

David Norris: I am particularly worried about the Cork Fianna Fáil Deputy who indicated, according to the newspaper, that he would take his guidance on stem cell research from the Roman Catholic Church.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

David Norris: In democratic terms, it is wrong. It is another significant attempt at interference by the Vatican, as has happened several times in recent decades.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

David Norris: This is a slightly different point, a Chathaoirligh. The Papal Nuncio should be called in and reprimanded for interference in the internal affairs of an independent country. Many Members are concerned about the continuing abuse by the American Government of the human rights of those interned in Guantanamo Bay. This is a matter about which the House should be concerned. The people who are...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

David Norris: They are not entitled to instruct members of Parliament on how to vote. This is what they are attempting to do and the Senator knows it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

David Norris: Hear, hear. (Interruptions).

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Nov 2003)

David Norris: Judge Steyn.

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)

David Norris: Do I have ten, seven, six, five, four, three, two or one minutes remaining?

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)

David Norris: Is it ten minutes, or seven? I am on flexi-time.

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)

David Norris: I have a copy of the Irish Senior Citizens Parliament pre-budget submission which raises the issue of the 35,000 carers who provide more than 50 hours a week but receive nothing. There is a means test for them which is incredibly mean – it is a mean test. People devote their lives to looking after elderly relatives but if they dumped them on the State it would cost dear. Why not be flexible...

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)

David Norris: We ought to go in that direction, with a bit of imagination and decency. I was rather amused by one who talked about the "young disabled" whose definition of "young" went straight to my heart because it is from 18 to 65 years. I have another five years of youth stretching in front of me. That is wonderful and for that reason alone I would enter a plea on behalf of this group.

Seanad: Book of Estimates 2004: Statements. (26 Nov 2003)

David Norris: The matter of the homeless needs to be addressed because, for example, of the changes in the housing income support under the SWA rent supplement scheme. There are 60,000 people who rely on this and they are the most vulnerable people in our society. Requiring them to be in accommodation for six months before they can get a grant is a catch-22. How can they get into accommodation? I do not...