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Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: I thank the Cathaoirleach for letting me in to defend myself. I am disappointed with my friend. It is a wonder that we can be friends because we disagree so regularly. If there is any room on Senator Mullen's moral high ground, I would like to get up there for a second if he does not mind.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: With regard to the referenda, Senator Mullen ran down the political classes by looking for a "No" vote in the referendum. We are capable of doing that kind of work.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: I am disappointed in my friend.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: My question for the Leader relates to the point made by my colleague, Senator Paul Coghlan, on the banks. Who exactly do Bank of Ireland and Ulster Bank think they are? The Taoiseach asked them, because he wanted to avoid us investing time in having to bring legislation into both Houses.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: What did Senator O'Brien say?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: Through the Chair-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: -----I cannot speak when I am interrupted.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: The point I want to make is that the Taoiseach asked the banks to bring in this reduction and they should do that. I would call on them to do it.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: Otherwise there will have to be legislation. We will have to force them. That is the reality. Why should we have to do so?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: The Taoiseach has asked them.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: My question for the Leader is-----

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: -----whether he could get the Minister for Finance to attend the House for a debate on this issue.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: I join with other speakers in regard to the situation in Gaza. It is very serious. I am glad to hear Senator Bacik say the Tánaiste is taking the matter very seriously. I do not know whether he should go over there-----

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: -----because the situation is beyond serious. I have not been as well appraised on this as I should be because I have been busy. I found the comments of Senator Cullinane this morning shocking. The situation has to be dealt with today. There is nothing else to be said on the matter. On the obesity issue which my colleague raised, it relates to a larger societal problem, such as education...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: I hope the Leader will facilitate such a debate as soon as possible. I wish to refer to artists' rights. Legislation was introduced as a temporary measure by Deputy Micheál Martin in 2006, which was welcome, but a deadline of 1 January 2012 is approaching. It relates to how artists get money back and is a very worthwhile scheme. It may seem insignificant in the context of the other issues...

Seanad: Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Discussion with Minister of State (8 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: The Senator's time has expired.

Seanad: Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Discussion with Minister of State (8 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: Yes.

Seanad: Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Discussion with Minister of State (8 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: I thank Senator Mullins for his brevity.

Seanad: Recent Developments in the Eurozone: Discussion with Minister of State (8 Nov 2011)

Catherine Noone: Senator Harte without interruption.