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Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2015)

David Norris: Can I compliment the Cathaoirleach on his attire? He has a very county look this afternoon and it is nice to see it in the House. Some years ago, I raised the question of the decline of Georgian houses in the city centre of Dublin and I tabled amendments, or recommendations as they are called, on budget day. I discussed this with the Minister for Finance, Deputy Michael Noonan, and he...

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2015)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 May 2015)

David Norris: I thank the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 May 2015)

David Norris: I am sorry to say that during the debate on Seanad reform I had to point out that only about 30% of Senators were present. Some 25% are present today for the Order of Business, which is regrettable. We need to re-examine how we order the business of the House to ensure full participation. It is regrettable that the Order of Business which used to be the most vital part of the schedule for...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2015)

David Norris: I ask for a debate on the performance and evidence given by Monsieur Trichet last week. It was the most extraordinary performance by Tricky Dicky Trichet. He was elevated up on a platform.The subservient minions of the banking inquiry were seated much lower. He had no difficulty looking down his nose at them. He was introduced in the most submissive and obsequious way as Monsieur le...

Seanad: Order of Business (6 May 2015)

David Norris: The man gave advice. Anyone giving advice with a bludgeon visible behind him and carrying a blunderbuss in the other hand, one would be inclined to take his or her advice. He said that he said nothing about the bondholders, but he did say the world knew and every central banker knew. Why did he keep his mouth shut? Does anyone believe he kept his mouth shut? I certainly do not. The late...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 May 2015)

David Norris: I would like to congratulate RTE on an outstanding "The Late Late Show" on Friday, particularly the segment on the equality referendum. I thought Colm O'Gorman and Una Mullally spoke magnificently. They spoke from the heart, and they told the truth. It was extraordinary that all the "No" side could dredge up was a single mother and a gay man. Gay men who are opposed to marriage are...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 May 2015)

David Norris: No, I do not, and I do not have to have one.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 May 2015)

David Norris: Yes, this is the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (5 May 2015)

David Norris: I look forward to all those on the "No" side joining us in saying how wonderful civil marriage is after the referendum passes. With regard to the Archbishop of Armagh, the Most Rev. Dr. Martin, I believe he is right to consider the question of whether the church should be involved in civil marriage. I have never thought it should be involved.I always have felt we should be like the French...

Seanad: Order of Business (5 May 2015)

David Norris: I apologise, I will end on this point. It is in the position to do the greatest amount of good.

Seanad: Report of the Working Group on Seanad Reform 2015: Statements (5 May 2015)

David Norris: With the greatest respect to my friend and colleague, Dr. Manning, could copies of the Bill be circulated?

Seanad: Report of the Working Group on Seanad Reform 2015: Statements (5 May 2015)

David Norris: It would be very helpful. I notice that Dr. Manning has a copy of the old Bill as an amendment with amendments to it in the appendix.

Seanad: Report of the Working Group on Seanad Reform 2015: Statements (5 May 2015)

David Norris: Mention was made of the Bill and I would like to see it.

Seanad: Report of the Working Group on Seanad Reform 2015: Statements (5 May 2015)

David Norris: I welcome the contributions of the former Senators Dr. Maurice Manning and Mr. Joe O'Toole. I note that the three members of the group who are present, Dr. Manning, Mr. O'Toole and Mr. Magner, are former Members of this House. They have done us a great service with this distinguished work. However, without the legislation which I look forward to seeing, to a certain extent, it is a booster...

Seanad: Report of the Working Group on Seanad Reform 2015: Statements (5 May 2015)

David Norris: I did forget her but that is not entirely unusual. Northern Ireland is a different constituency and has different characteristics. It should be treated and respected as a different constituency.

Seanad: Report of the Working Group on Seanad Reform 2015: Statements (5 May 2015)

David Norris: I do not care a damn. Yes, I am an elite and make no apologies for it. I welcome the Bill. The group which prepared the report has done valiant work. The report needs to be teased through and examined further but, in general terms, it must be implemented. I would certainly support any resolution put before this House that recommends to Government the implementation of the general outline...

Seanad: Report of the Working Group on Seanad Reform 2015: Statements (5 May 2015)

David Norris: What? The Senator trusts our banking?

Seanad: Report of the Working Group on Seanad Reform 2015: Statements (5 May 2015)

David Norris: They have not done it.

Seanad: Report of the Working Group on Seanad Reform 2015: Statements (5 May 2015)

David Norris: Rubbish.