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Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

David Norris: The Senator was told yesterday by Deputy Pat Rabbitte why he was a left-wing conspirator.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

David Norris: Hear, hear. Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

David Norris: That would be a change.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

David Norris: What will the Senator do?

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

David Norris: I am now the Whip. I came into my glory on 1 July.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Jul 2003)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2003)

David Norris: Surely not.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jul 2003)

David Norris: I second the amendment to the Order of Business put forward by Senator Brendan Ryan. We are beginning to see a little abuse of democracy here, with the legislation that has already been referred to and the question of the human and civil rights of asylum seekers and immigrants. In the case of the Freedom of Information Act, which was widely discussed this morning on the radio, there can be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2003)

David Norris: Would it be possible to consider, in advance, a matter for the autumn schedule? I realise it is not practical to seek a debate within the next week, although it concerns a rather serious matter. I refer to the report on crime prevention by the national crime task force, in relation to which I believe this House could play a very useful role. The report is a very important and significant one....

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Jun 2003)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2003: Second Stage. (27 Jun 2003)

David Norris: I have just a few points to make on the Bill, which I welcome. It is important that we establish a regulator for taxis. I welcome the commission for taxi regulation and the advisory council. I like the fact that the commission is supposed to concentrate on quality standards and the establishment of a new licensing regime. The Minister certainly has my support in this area.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

David Norris: Would it be possible to contain Senator Leyden? (Interruptions).

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

David Norris: I saw that gesture.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

David Norris: Without interruption and without fingers.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

David Norris: I strongly support Senator Brian Hayes in terms of what he said about Sellafield, particularly in light of the fact that in recent days radioactively contaminated salmon was found in supermarkets in Britain. This contamination came about as a result of a fish farming process where the fish were apparently fed with pellets made from fishmeal from fish caught in the Irish Sea. Any level of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Jun 2003)

David Norris: This is a serious economic element of the fishing industry. It may appear frivolous, but that is not the case. Lobster and prawns, for example are exported from this country. One can get them in Paris but not here. If we treat our excellent raw materials with respect, it will help us to develop our tourist industry. Instead of giving tourists from abroad these little waterlogged efforts from...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jun 2003)

David Norris: Would it be possible to have a debate on the drugs problem, particularly as it affects our cities? I have recently become aware of the development of a potential epidemic of crack cocaine in the city of Dublin, which underlies some of the poor behaviour on our streets. A special task force should be established to combat this problem before it gets completely out of hand. Dublin has been...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jun 2003)

David Norris: However, Maureen Gaffney was interviewed on the radio this morning by Marian Finucane and she discussed it in some detail. The principal issue is that this independent body will make strong recommendations to Government that there should be legislation along the lines of domestic partnerships. As I said previously, the House could play a role in that regard. I have convened a small committee...

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jun 2003)

David Norris: That is incredible. I cannot believe that we are going to put up with this kind of nonsense. There is no doubt that it is a gravy train for lawyers, which is particularly unfortunate in circumstances where, as colleagues have pointed out, there are serious shortages and where ordinary people are feeling the pinch, yet we see lawyers – on whom I wish no ill – smiling all the way to the bank.

Seanad: Order of Business. (25 Jun 2003)

David Norris: I really do not think that is appropriate. It will not be of the slightest use if it takes another 15 years because anybody that might be impugned will be safely buried by then.