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Seanad: Order of Business. (27 May 2003)

David Norris: It is a very good operetta.

Seanad: Sustaining Progress: Statements. (27 May 2003)

David Norris: Bravo. Well spoken.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

David Norris: Good.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

David Norris: I agree with my colleagues that last night's debate was excellent. The Minister for Education and Science honoured the House by choosing it as a location for a very important speech, which he delivered with courage, clarity and conviction. However, if the reports of the debate are analysed, it becomes apparent that power does not lie in this House. It was commented that Senator Dardis did not...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

David Norris: That does not matter. He did in the sense that he was honourable and decent in what he said. He was right. Let us have clarity in language when talking about education. There is no such a thing as free fees. A thing is either a fee or it is free. The abolition of fees is a contradiction in terms or an oxymoron.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

David Norris: This House played a significant role in assisting the people of East Timor to get their independence but it has not ended there. Indonesia is now repeating the dose, with very little world attention, in the province of Ache where similar atrocities are being committed. I will leave the details for a future debate. I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on foreign policy which would include this...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

David Norris: It represents a diminishing of everybody in this country. It is laughable that we should turn to this kind of mockery when we so often refer to the fact that one of the former residents of that house is the only woman whose picture hangs in Leinster House, yet we treat her family's quandary with contempt. It is a pity. We should examine this issue and the results of our lack of support for...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

David Norris: Had they no shame to behave like thugs in a place called Omagh?

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

David Norris: Is it just a suspicion?

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

David Norris: The Senator should not take the heat for it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 May 2003)

David Norris: Was he emotional?

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

David Norris: I wish to share my time with Senator Henry.

Seanad: Rural Development Policy: Statements (Resumed). - Third Level Fees: Motion. (21 May 2003)

David Norris: I am afraid I will disappoint my good friend, Senator O'Rourke, because I will take a different approach to this debate. I commend the Minister. He is somebody of courage and integrity and the kind of person we need as Taoiseach. We hear much from members of the public about scandals and their desire for integrity, decency and ideas, yet when they get it, they pee all over it, if the House...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 May 2003)

David Norris: I had intended to second the proposal by my colleague, Senator O'Toole, but was gazumped by the representative from County Kerry. He is, however, most welcome. This shows what broad appeal the matter has. I ask the Leader to find out something for me on a matter of some importance. There was a debate in the United Nations human rights area on the subject of extending protections on the basis...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 May 2003)

David Norris: It was reported both on the radio and in the newspapers.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 May 2003)

David Norris: Hear, hear. We want more of the same.

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 May 2003)

David Norris: I supported wholeheartedly the Local Government Bill which was intended to abolish the dual mandate. I was entertained by the squawks from some who, even when they grudgingly accepted the abolition, wanted to be able to hand on their seat to their spouse. That is an amazing feudal system in a republic. As regards the legality and constitutionality of the Bill, the President is a fine lawyer....

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 May 2003)

David Norris: I will not withdraw them. There is fat chance of that happening. (Interruptions).