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Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2015)

David Norris: There was a question about whether it was an HAA card and what the difference was, and there is the fact that the only difference with the hepatitis C group was that they got certain specific drugs that were relevant to their condition only. That, to my mind, was a clarification. My colleagues, Senators van Turnhout, Mary Ann O'Brien and O'Donnell, asked specific questions and there were...

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2015)

David Norris: There was also a question that there were a number of items that were stated in material emanating from the Justice for Magdalenes that the Minister of State felt were unfair. He felt that they stated that certain matters are not in the Bill, and he went through it and stated these are in the Bill. If further clarification is needed by those who asked the questions, now is the time to seek it.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2015)

David Norris: It is important that we proceed with this Bill and that the Minister of State gives us an indication as to the timespan within which these specific provisions of the Bill will come into operation. I say that because a number of these women are quite elderly, some have died, and we do not want this to continue.

Seanad: Redress for Women Resident in Certain Institutions Bill 2014: Committee Stage (Resumed) (4 Mar 2015)

David Norris: I understand that there are legislative difficulties with waiting for the legislation to come into effect. There may also be regulations. There is also the question of the actual provision of the medical service which has to be laid on. It would be very useful if the Minister of State could give the House an indication of the time within which he anticipates all these measures will be put...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Mar 2015)

David Norris: I welcome the remarks of Senator Bacik about the festivals and in particular her gracious remarks about my own participation. I remember when Bloomsday was not very popular. I am very glad to say we have saved No. 35 North Great George Street. It is in splendid, sparkling condition. I am no longer chairman but I am a member of the board and I attended a board meeting there this morning...

Seanad: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (3 Mar 2015)

David Norris: I came here this evening to simply salute the Minister and say that this is a very important part of his legacy. He has demonstrated extraordinary determination and courage in taking on one of the wealthiest and most unscrupulous lobbies we have seen on this planet. I welcome the Bill but I also utterly condemn attempts by sections of the tobacco industry to challenge the right of this...

Seanad: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (3 Mar 2015)

David Norris: Exactly.

Seanad: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (3 Mar 2015)

David Norris: Hear, hear. Absolutely.

Seanad: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (3 Mar 2015)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (3 Mar 2015)

David Norris: God, the Senator has me dying for a fag.

Seanad: Public Health (Standardised Packaging of Tobacco) Bill 2014: [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil] Report and Final Stages (3 Mar 2015)

David Norris: At what time?

Seanad: National Car Testing System: Statements (3 Mar 2015)

David Norris: It would be much better if we observed the orders of the House. I have an engagement to launch a book and I am up against time now because of the way that people farted around in here. I wish to make a few points and I will share my time with Senator Quinn.

Seanad: National Car Testing System: Statements (3 Mar 2015)

David Norris: My first point relates to taxis. I drive a 20 year old car and it is the most immaculate car in the car park both mechanically and every other way. I do not see any reason taxis must be changed when they are nine years old. Can the Minister explain that to me? It makes the whole car test a complete nonsense. If a taxi is tested and it turns out to be mechanically perfect and then it is...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)

David Norris: I will disassociate myself from Senator Daly's remarks. I deprecate-----

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)

David Norris: That is such a fatuous piece of rubbish, Senator Daly.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)

David Norris: The Senator is just squawking away like an old hen.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)

David Norris: I will just ignore Senator Daly.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)

David Norris: I am disassociating myself from these remarks.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)

David Norris: This kind of cheap populism is worthy of the worst of the red top newspapers.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Feb 2015)

David Norris: The Taoiseach is worth every single penny and this kind of attack by politicians on one another brings the entire profession into disrepute. What does he get? Some €12,000 per month, €144,000 or €150,000 per year. He is running the country, making decisions that affect it and the well-being of every citizen and dealing with middle-range business people who have...