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- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Second Stage (30 Jan 2018)
David Norris: On a point of order, given that the Minister of State, due to no fault on her part, was absent for a period of 15 minutes to vote and there is very little time left, might I suggest that, with the Minister's agreement, that we extend the time available by approximately 15 minutes?
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Second Stage (30 Jan 2018)
David Norris: It is a terrific institution
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Second Stage (30 Jan 2018)
David Norris: I agree completely with Senator Boyhan about the ETBs.We face a critical situation here. Between 2008 and 2015, funding was cut by a massive 35%, lecturer numbers fell by 9.5% while student numbers rose by a staggering 32%. That is a matter of concern. I am also concerned about the downgrading of respect for the Irish language and ask that it be looked at. However, great improvements have...
- Seanad: Technological Universities Bill 2015: Second Stage (30 Jan 2018)
David Norris: I appreciate his generosity.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2018)
David Norris: I draw the attention of colleagues to the fact that a demonstration will take place outside Leinster House between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. this afternoon. It is to highlight the case of a 16-year old Palestinian girl, Ahed Tamimi, who since she was a small child has been a significant figure in defending her home and family against the incursions of Israeli troops. On 19 December last year, over...
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2018)
David Norris: I will join the protest and I wish to alert other colleagues to the fact that this protest will be taking place. The treatment of Palestinian children by the Israeli authorities is pretty appalling. The other matter I wish to mention briefly is the fact that I and other Members of the Seanad have been critical of RTÉ's broadcasting policy in not covering Seanad Éireann at all on...
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2018)
David Norris: Very good.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Jan 2018)
David Norris: A consultant stated that it was the best treatment available.
- Seanad: British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly (Committee D) Report on Childhood Obesity: Statements (25 Jan 2018)
David Norris: No, I think the Senator is very good.
- Seanad: British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly (Committee D) Report on Childhood Obesity: Statements (25 Jan 2018)
David Norris: Nannies are wonderful.
- Seanad: British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly (Committee D) Report on Childhood Obesity: Statements (25 Jan 2018)
David Norris: The Senator has at least told us so.
- Seanad: British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly (Committee D) Report on Childhood Obesity: Statements (25 Jan 2018)
David Norris: That will be the vision for Ireland.
- Seanad: British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly (Committee D) Report on Childhood Obesity: Statements (25 Jan 2018)
David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Jim Daly, to the House. I salute Senator Catherine Noone who has been campaigning on this issue for a long time. She is always interested in what is such an important subject. I was astonished to see that there has been a tenfold increase in the number of fat children in the country since 1975. That is horrifying, but we can see the evidence of it...
- Seanad: British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly (Committee D) Report on Childhood Obesity: Statements (25 Jan 2018)
David Norris: It was terrific. It was great fun.
- Seanad: British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly (Committee D) Report on Childhood Obesity: Statements (25 Jan 2018)
David Norris: I certainly need to, because I am F-A-T, fat and I have diabetes as well. It is partly from the transplant operation I had but also partly from the fact that I am overweight. I am fat, but I hope to improve in this area. When "Operation Transformation" was finished I suggested that we keep together as a group but include other parliamentary colleagues and have a group to advise on this...
- Seanad: British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly (Committee D) Report on Childhood Obesity: Statements (25 Jan 2018)
David Norris: It is absolutely insane. We need real consistency. My briefing note refers to tackling the obesogenic environment. I know what obesogenic is, but many people do not. I know what it is because I did Latin. We need to use simple language to get at people. Here is a real weakness: there is no dedicated funding to tackle obesity, but there should be. Suggestions were made to the effect...
- Seanad: British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly (Committee D) Report on Childhood Obesity: Statements (25 Jan 2018)
David Norris: Senator Butler had diabetes and lost seven stone.
- Seanad: British-Irish Parliamentary Assembly (Committee D) Report on Childhood Obesity: Statements (25 Jan 2018)
David Norris: I apologise to the Minister of State. I have a meeting with people from RTÉ. I do not mean to be rude.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2018)
David Norris: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jan 2018)
David Norris: They will have radar.