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Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

David Norris: It is Senator Ó Ríordáin we find amusing.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

David Norris: That is what he is, a public open space.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

David Norris: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

David Norris: It is time we took a radical approach to the banks, in which we already have public interest directors, but where in the name of God are they? They were in place at the time of the financial crash and did nothing. They seem to be there still, sitting on their hands and collecting €100,000 every time they pass "Go". They are absolutely useless and doing virtually nothing. I also...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

David Norris: Perhaps, out of Christian compassion, we could organise English language lessons for the Deputy.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Oct 2017)

David Norris: I was just laughing at him.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Oct 2017)

David Norris: I welcome the release of Ibrahim Halawa. I also support my colleague on the Fianna Fáil benches who suggested that His Holiness Pope Francis should be invited to address the joint Houses of the Oireachtas. I say this as the person who initiated the invitation, and got the invitation unanimously through both House and the Committee on Procedure. With regard to the banks and tracker...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Education Centre Network (18 Oct 2017)

David Norris: I very much welcome the Minister. I know he has had to leave a Cabinet meeting and I really appreciate his presence in the Senate. I also very much appreciate the fact that the Leader has asked for time. I am happy to give him two of my four minutes. This matter is about education centres, ECs, and the appointment of directors. Education centres lead and manage continuing professional...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Education Centre Network (18 Oct 2017)

David Norris: I am sure the Chair will be flexible. I will give the Minister the document I have because I want him to examine the job description specifically, which is all about management and not at all about teaching. Will he revise the situation and allow for a director to apply for reappointment? I will give him the documents I have.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Education Centre Network (18 Oct 2017)

David Norris: I never said that the Minister did not have the authority.

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Education Centre Network (18 Oct 2017)

David Norris: I thank the Minister for his reply, although I am rather disappointed with it. I am not looking to create a permanent post. All I am looking for, and I would like the Minister to consider this, is to allow the directors to reapply for a second five-year term. If they are particularly good or have particular skills, I think it would be in everybody's interest that they be allowed to apply a...

Seanad: Commencement Matters: Education Centre Network (18 Oct 2017)

David Norris: Does this mean the Minister has not totally closed his mind to a possible second application?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2017)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2017)

David Norris: It is.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2017)

David Norris: Big mistake. The Leas-Chathaoirleach should have taken me.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2017)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Oct 2017)

David Norris: In the discussion yesterday on the Recognition of Irish Sign Language for the Deaf Community Bill 2016, I said I had been advised by the Bills Office to withdraw amendments but I would like to correct that statement. It was actually the people who tabled the amendments who asked me to withdraw mine, and so I did. On the question of independence, I am fully independent but Senator McDowell...