Results 421-440 of 20,831 for speaker:David Norris
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: The whole point of this amendment is to include the word "advisory" and make it absolutely clear and specific that these recommendations are merely advisory, and that they are not legally binding on the Government, which is a very important point. Article 34.1° of the Constitution provides that: "Justice shall be administered in courts established by law by judges appointed in the...
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: I am really just echoing the points made by Senator McDowell.The Long Title to the Bill refers to making provision for persons of a lay character to be members of the commission. It is clear that the intention of the person who inspired the Bill was for there to be a majority of lay people on the commission. I do not think that is a good idea. The Senate is an elite body to which people...
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: Hear, hear. Boris Ross.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: No, Boris Ross.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: Boris Ross is not here because he does not exist.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: We have not finished with the Bill. It might be amended.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: It reminds me of the worst excesses of the French Revolution.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: To quote Oscar Wilde.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: The Minister says that he is precluded from speaking again. I do not think he is. Can the Leas-Chathaoirleach not call him again?
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: Exactly. The Minister can speak again.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: The Minister can reply to Senator McDowell.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: Abide with me, fast falls the eventide.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: In order to clarify the confusion engendered by Senator McDowell's incorrect vote and to allow other Members to take part in the division, who may be anxiously waiting outside, chomping at the bit while waiting to get in to exercise their democratic right-----
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: Under Standing Order 62(3)(b), I request that the division be taken again other than by electronic means.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: Quango.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: Senator McDowell is right. While this kind of resolution is a little unusual, this legislation calls for such a resolution. The amendment states: "An order made under subsection (2)shall not have effect unless a resolution approving the order is passed by each House of the Oireachtas within 28 days of the making of the said order." The intention behind this, as I understand it, is to...
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: A U-turn.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: He might. He would if he applied kryptonite.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Report Stage (19 Nov 2019)
David Norris: What a vision. I will not be able to sleep tonight thinking of it. How wonderful.