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Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: That is his productivity. He is like a prophet. He knows what the Senator is going to say.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: It is a case of priorities. There is a war coming.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: If that was the attitude of both the Government and the Opposition, we could have successfully done so in the last session.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: I beg the Leader's pardon. Senator Ross is Tweedledum and I am Tweedledee.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: Promises, promises.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: I endorse that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Jan 2003)

David Norris: Yes. Amendment put: "That in respect of No. 13, motion No. 23 be taken before motions Nos. 22 and 24." Tá

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)

David Norris: The Senator has done very well.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I am glad to see John McCabe in the House and I give him my good wishes also. I do not believe he gave me any advice, but I never listen to advice any way.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)

David Norris: John did relate many good stories about Dublin to me and I shall certainly miss those. However, I am sure he will go on telling them. I endorse the general compliments being given, but I would like to emphasise two of my own. First, you, Sir, have done a very good job in your first term in office in this House and I thank you for your courtesy.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)

David Norris: Perhaps I would be more complimentary if I removed the tone of surprise from my voice. I want to particularly thank the Leader who has done a stunningly good job.

Seanad: Order of Business. (19 Dec 2002)

David Norris: She and I were both members of the teaching profession and she, particularly in terms of her courtesy, has added greatly to the pleasures of participating in the House. I am not surprised she referred to that because if anybody in this House exemplifies courtesy and good humour, it is the Leader. We are very lucky to have her. I want to briefly mention an issue I raised yesterday and on...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

David Norris: Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

David Norris: It is democracy.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

David Norris: It was not Senator Ryan's party then, he was an Independent.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I do not mind.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

David Norris: We would not.

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I would like to return to a question I raised yesterday on licensing laws, planning and so on. There should be a debate in the House on the matter which should include the question of planning. It is extremely disturbing to find out today that planning permission has been granted by An Bord Pleanála for some kind of visitor centre on top of the Cliffs of Moher. Apparently a hotel will be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I support what the Minister is doing in regard to the dual mandate and I hope he manages to have the legislation passed. There is a practical reason for that measure which we in this House know perfectly well, that is, one cannot get meetings of committees because there is some kind of little council huddle in Ballydehob which people insist on going to, which is wrong. (Interruptions.)

Seanad: Order of Business. (18 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I do not agree with Senator Finucane in regard to the Arts Bill. I was interested to receive a heavily orchestrated campaign on the issue, which I read with great interest. I then discovered that distinguished traditional musicians such as Paul Brady and the Chieftains took a completely different view. I am pleased the Minister had the courage to listen to these submissions because he was...