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Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

David Norris: Absolutely disgraceful.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

David Norris: And inhumanity.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

David Norris: Yes. I am calling for a debate on this. There should be some degree of finance available to young Seanad candidates. I believe young people who run for the Seanad, whether they are successful or not, and who reach a certain number of votes should get some recompense in these difficult days. I put this down as an amendment to a Bill recently but it was thrown out.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

David Norris: The Taoiseach has already met with the party leaders in the Dáil about the Seanad - about us - yet he has not met with us, which I believe is treating us with contempt. Last week the Seanad had to cancel business and not sit because, out of 30 Ministers, they could not find one to come into this House. I congratulate the Union of Students in Ireland, USI, and its president, Mr. Joe...

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

David Norris: They have eliminated the whole Guinness family from the company. It should be called Diageo day. We know they make submarines, planes and lavatories. It is not Arthur’s Day, a national day. It is a squalid-----

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

David Norris: -----capitalist plot.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

David Norris: We all believe in positive politics.

Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2013)

David Norris: I also give a ritual welcome to the idea of reforming the Seanad. However, during the referendum campaign the Government showed an extraordinary degree of cynicism and dishonesty. I do not believe the leopard changes its spots much. I have always called for the expansion of the electorate for the university seats, but we were told during the referendum campaign that none of us ever did....

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2013)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2013)

David Norris: There is no forensic evidence.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2013)

David Norris: If it is agreeable to Senator O'Donovan, I would like to second his proposal for an amendment to the Order of Business. The fishing industry has over the entire period of my time in this House been treated with contempt. This is ridiculous and has been a very foolish strategy on the part of all Governments. With regard to the Order of Business, I agree with Senator van Turnhout but I am...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2013)

David Norris: It is ridiculous.

Seanad: Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2013)

David Norris: I apologise to the House because I have to attend a select committee meeting.

Seanad: Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2013)

David Norris: I understand and, to a large extent, sympathise with the public climate. People are undoubtedly going through financial hell while we are cushioned. However, I am thinking in the long term. I presume we will eventually get a bit of sense, dismantle the existing financial system and install something that has at least some element of socialism. I will make a final request. Presumably,...

Seanad: Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2013)

David Norris: If the Minister would like to agree it, I would be happy, but I will not press it at the moment.

Seanad: Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2013)

David Norris: I rather prefer the word "individual", but it will cause immense difficulty for the Government, screw the whole thing up and we will have to go back to stage 1.

Seanad: Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2013)

David Norris: Has the Minister a timescale in mind for commencement? I may just decide not to take any allowance and forget about everything, but Independent Members must discuss with their personal assistants and so on how this system will be implemented, what bills must be kept and where, who will be responsible for that, etc. How imminent is the commencement? Perhaps there could be a grace period....

Seanad: Oireachtas (Ministerial and Parliamentary Offices) (Amendment) Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (19 Nov 2013)

David Norris: I thank the Minister. I appreciate that the 10% restriction should apply straight away. It makes no difference to me. The other provision needs a bit more adjustment.