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Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Nov 2002)

David Norris: —they will not be allowed to pillage ours.

Seanad: Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, 2001: Statements. (7 Nov 2002)

David Norris: I am grateful to Senator McHugh for his indulgence. I also welcome the Minister of State, Deputy O'Malley, who comes from a distinguished political lineage, well known to both this and the other House. I look forward to a very distinguished career for himself and congratulate him on his appointment as Minister of State at the Department of Health and Children. It is appropriate that we take...

Seanad: Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, 2001: Statements. (7 Nov 2002)

David Norris: The Senator was expelled from the Independent group for unruly behaviour and he then sought sanctuary in the Labour Party.

Seanad: Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, 2001: Statements. (7 Nov 2002)

David Norris: A related issue to that of section 208 is the question of seclusion of patients, in other words, their isolation. The report notes there were 182 episodes during 2000 in St. Ita's Hospital and the inspector would like to see greater consultant input in these cases. I was delighted to see the inspectorate interviewed three patients in St. Ita's. It is very important to ask the recipients of...

Seanad: Report of the Inspector of Mental Hospitals, 2001: Statements. (7 Nov 2002)

David Norris: Thank you. You, of all people, know how unruly the Labour Party can be. The report recommends that: The acute psychiatric unit at Beaumont Hospital be built as soon as possible and all the necessary preliminary steps be expedited. A comprehensive plan, policy and programme for the care of older persons in Area 8 involving all relevant personnel be devised. This should include the later life...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

David Norris: I join other colleagues who called for a debate on the report of the Ombudsman. It is unique for the Ombudsman to make this kind of report and it is extremely worrying. Even the report's summary says that the Revenue Commissioners failed to meet the standards required by fair or sound administration in their dealing with the 12 complainants covered in this report. The Revenue Commissioners...

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

David Norris: I am very much looking for a debate, in particular because I know, a Chathaoirligh, that you are a man of kind heart and good sympathy. It is appalling that they should try to extract money from widows while allowing a softer passage for wealthy individuals, banks and business institutions. It is always the vulnerable people who are attacked.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Nov 2002)

David Norris: I also support colleagues who have raised the question of the railway network. Two weeks ago, I asked for a debate on transport. Particularly in view of the distinguished presence of the Leader of the House, who was an excellent Minister with responsibility for transport, we should have a comprehensive debate on that topic, including statements from the Minister on the status of the...

Seanad: Request to Move Adjournment of the Seanad under Standing Order 29. (6 Nov 2002)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Request to Move Adjournment of the Seanad under Standing Order 29. (6 Nov 2002)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

David Norris: It was upheld by a constitutional court.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

David Norris: It is.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

David Norris: I must disagree with my colleague, Senator Quinn, with regard to daylight saving. As a distant connection of the late Bram Stoker who created Dracula, I consider myself a creature of the night and would prefer to see night time extended as far as possible. With regard to GAA funding, I have had the privilege of being to Croke Park and it is a superb facility of which any country could be...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

David Norris: He is in the other House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

David Norris: There is no one behind us.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Oct 2002)

David Norris: The exemptions.

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (24 Oct 2002)

David Norris: I wish to share my time with Senators Henry and Quinn.

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (24 Oct 2002)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister to the House. We are fortunate in the State to have a man of his eminence and qualifications because it is unusual to have someone who is expertly qualified in law and also has a distinguished career in politics. It is good that we have someone of that background as Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. The Minister rather unwisely invited us to trawl a little...

Seanad: Crime Levels: Statements. (24 Oct 2002)

David Norris: I do not care. The matter should still be investigated and I still want to know what the judges are doing. I will agree, however, not to mention judges by name. Let us look into who is granting licences these days. I have been in court when applications are rubber-stamped without a single question being asked about the suitability of the people running these places. While CCTV cameras are a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Oct 2002)

David Norris: I join with colleagues in calling for a debate on the tragedy of the sexual abuse of children. It is a great pity that we have never included the abuse of children by violence and we should look at this issue because it has done extraordinary damage to people. It has not happened simply in Roman Catholic schools or been done only by Roman Catholic orders. It was endemic throughout society in...