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Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Dec 2002)

David Norris: He should be careful.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

David Norris: There will be a Sinn Féin press conference at some stage. (Interruptions.)

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I support Senator Brian Hayes's call for a discussion on the situation at Monaghan hospital. As he correctly stated, people have been campaigning outside the House for a considerable length of time and, obviously, there are strong feelings in this regard. The situation, where a woman was turned away from the hospital, is quite tragic. She was having a difficult time in labour and the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

David Norris: Am I really?

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I seem to do that so easily. I apologise. I wish to say something in a non-speechifying manner about a subject that is often raised here, that is, the coverage of the House by the media. I compliment RTÉ in one sense because, in its coverage of both Houses, particularly the Seanad, it no longer just relies on sound bites and allows sufficient time for Members to develop an argument. That is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

David Norris: May I request that the broadcasting committee consider the matter because it would give it—

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Dec 2002)

David Norris: Not to our offices.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (12 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I support my colleagues in this important matter, which relates to the freedom of speech and efficiency of the person involved. In case the Minister is worried about creating a precedent, let me assure him that he is not. When this same section appeared in the Competition Bill, I objected to it and the Minister took it out. The Minister will not do any great damage or create a precedent by...

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (12 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I thank the Minister. While I was not here for much of the debate, I followed it on the monitor. I understand the Bill will now proceed to the Dáil. I ask the Minister to reconsider one or two points, particularly with regard to the representation of women. I received a document from the Irish Women's Council today which featured photographs showing the small number of women on various boards.

Seanad: National Tourism Development Authority Bill, 2002: Report Stage (Resumed) and Final Stage. (12 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I was very interested in the Minister's argument that a chief executive who spoke out against policy would be implementing policy with which he disagreed. The danger is that the Government will not be aware that a chief executive is implementing policy with which he does not agree. This is a corrosive and corrupting feature of the public service. I hope the spirit of generosity the Minister...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I ask the Leader to request that the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Deputy Cowen, appear before the House to update Senators on the position regarding the report of the arms inspectors in Iraq. Many people are extremely concerned that the United States, very much an interested party in this matter, has hijacked the report. I heard a rather weak explanation from the United Nations in which it...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Dec 2002)

David Norris: Yes.

Seanad: Alcohol Consumption by Young People: Statements. (11 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I have been raising this issue in the Seanad for the last six years. At first, I was laughed out of court by people who regarded the massive increase in alcohol consumption and the deterioration in public behaviour and health standards as a source of amusement. I remember talking about the filth in the centre of our capital city as a result of people urinating, defecating and vomiting...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

David Norris: Three quarters.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I join colleagues in praising the actions of the young gardaí at the weekend. We all share the same sentiments on this matter. It is good to have this kind of positive news about our police force. I will not say anything further on the issue because I have just finished writing a newspaper article. As this is International Human Rights Day, we should remember the Falun Gong and Falun Dafa in...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

David Norris: Yes, I thank the Cathaoirleach for reminding me of my final point which is on the issue of tribunals. Today a gentleman will spend his fifth day reading his submission into the record of one of the tribunals. Why can this not be done as we do it, namely, by using the form "I move" and allowing others to read the submission? This would save at least €4,000 to €5,000 per day. Surely people...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

David Norris: I would welcome the opportunity to make these points in a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

David Norris: Surely not forever.

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Dec 2002)

David Norris: Then they will get an illegal dump.