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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

David Norris: It is about time he did.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

David Norris: It is about time the Leader kept quiet.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

David Norris: I would like to be able to speak without this heckling. I do not mind intelligent interruptions but the kind of rubbish that comes from over there is a bit much.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

David Norris: I asked about Standing Order 41. This is an attempt through blustering by the Leader to cover up what is an absolute scandal.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

David Norris: Let us get this done before the next election.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

David Norris: The final issue I would like to raise is hate crime. There have been a series of attacks on gay people, in particular the one on a very decent man named Marc Power, who came in to see me. He was savagely attacked by a group of youths who were obviously intent on killing him. There is no question about that. He was lucky enough to be able to defend himself and escape. An Garda...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

David Norris: I beg your pardon?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (12 Nov 2019)

David Norris: Go away out of that. That is rubbish.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

David Norris: I have already spoken on the wireless about Gay Byrne. I knew him for over 40 years. I will be speaking about him again twice on television this evening so I will leave it to my colleagues to pay tribute to him. He was a most remarkable man. I welcome very warmly to Seanad Éireann Senator Hackett. I have only just met her but I can tell instinctively that she will be a great...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

David Norris: I remember when they were burning out one another's lorries. It is outrageous. One would not get it from the mafia. We ought to take a firm stand and demand an end to privatisation in this country. We need to have a sense of national identity and community, and to look after the people, not after the business interests allowing such companies to profiteer.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

David Norris: What is that?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (5 Nov 2019)

David Norris: I do not know. Is the Senator a PD?

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2019)

David Norris: I have had it already.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2019)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (23 Oct 2019)

David Norris: And this is coming from the right wing.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (23 Oct 2019)

David Norris: You certainly would not.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (23 Oct 2019)

David Norris: The strength of affection in which Feargal Quinn was held by every Member of this House was exemplified by the tremor in the Leas-Chathaoirleach's voice when he spoke about him. Everyone feels Feargal's loss very deeply. However, I wish to correct the Leas-Chathaoirleach on one thing. He was not nominated to the Seanad. He was triumphantly elected by the National University of Ireland,...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (23 Oct 2019)

David Norris: It is just a small correction but it is worthwhile saying because he was a democrat and he was democratically elected by one of only two democratic constituencies in this House.

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (23 Oct 2019)

David Norris: I accept the Leas-Chathaoirleach's amendment. I first knew Feargal as a businessman out in Sutton. I used to see him there and meet him regularly. The thing about him was he would roll up his sleeves and get stuck in. He was a real democrat. He never asked anyone to do anything that he would not do himself. That was a testament to the man. I remember his great war cry, which I think...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (22 Oct 2019)

David Norris: Hear, hear. Why was it not on Sky News?