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Seanad: Urban Regeneration and Housing Bill 2015: Second Stage (Resumed) (14 Jul 2015)

David Norris: I shall conclude very quickly. I am sure the Cathaoirleach will be as reasonable with me as he was with Senator Ó Domhnaill who spoke for 13.5 minutes. On page 9, it reads: "Every planning authority shall, before 1 June 2018." Why has that date been stipulated? Why does the initiative not commence earlier? Why not celebrate the glorious 1916 by doing something about the matter? On...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Sustainable Development Goals and Ireland's 60th Year of UN Membership: Discussion (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: I am afraid I have two other meetings to attend.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Sustainable Development Goals and Ireland's 60th Year of UN Membership: Discussion (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: Yes, the Chairman is very kind and I appreciate his efforts. I welcome the ambassador, Mr. Donoghue. It is refreshing that he departed from his script and eyeballed the committee which always shows a real commitment and purpose. I support strongly what Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan said about need for tax justice to be addressed; it is a fundamental question. Had she not raised the matter I...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: In the light of the significant fact that the Whip of the Labour Party in the Dáil has seen fit in a private e-mail to oppose the cut in the lone parent payment and that, when challenged, he did not withdraw but stood by what he had said, it is important we have a further discussion on the issue in this House. For that reason, I propose an amendment to the Order of Business that we deal...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: Yes.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: Perhaps the Cathaoirleach would be kind enough to advise the Seanad of the groupings before they are discussed.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: Perhaps the Cathaoirleach would remind us which groups we are discussing.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: Senator Power will say it. Excellent.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: I think in these amendments we are getting to the nub of the action. I commend the Minister of State on his amendments although it seems to be an incremental approach. I remember opposing this section strongly when it was introduced by the former Minister, Mervyn Taylor, but I think there should be certain principles enacted and enshrined. It is obvious that State-funded institutions...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: The Minister of State's words are well spoken.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: I will pray for the Senator.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: Then there would be four schools.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: I will be brief and I hope we will then move on. I congratulate the Minister of State on what he has just said. It was an excellent speech and epitomised the core values of this Republic. I was proud listening to him. He explained clearly the difficulties and the way in which he is constrained, but he put his own ideals clearly on the record of this House and I compliment him on doing...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: Oh come on, darling.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: I have already put forward my reasons for opposing differentiation between publicly funded and privately funded bodies. I do not intend to repeat all of that. However, I mentioned a grey area. I do not think it is appropriate for atheists to teach religion, except in a historical, cultural context. Children always know when somebody is not being true to themselves. I also believe it is a...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: The Senator was electioneering.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: Or the church decides.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: That is rubbish. It depends on the context in which one mentions a case.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: It is an absurd argument and he should be challenged on it. Rubbish.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Report and Final Stages (9 Jul 2015)

David Norris: Just mention Eileen Flynn and one is prejudiced. Utter tripe.