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Seanad: Membership of Committees: Motion (19 Jul 2013)

David Norris: I pointed out at the beginning that it seems extraordinary and ultra vires to nominate somebody without his or her consent, bypassing the committee, and the Cathaoirleach said this sets aside Standing Orders. This is nothing short of tyranny. I think this is the shape of things to come under this Government if we abolish Seanad Éireann. It is unparalleled. I am here more than a...

Seanad: Membership of Committees: Motion (19 Jul 2013)

David Norris: It is a violation of democracy. A man can be forced onto a committee when he does not want it. He wants to withdraw from it. Where are we going with this?

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

David Norris: I thank the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

David Norris: First, I second Senator Rónán Mullen's amendment. In addition, I seek permission to print a Bill in my name and that of Senator Barrett entitled the medical practitioners Bill 2013, which is with the Bills Office at present. I also wish to comment on the position regarding the Committee of Selection. It appears quite extraordinary that Members are bypassing-----

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

David Norris: It is with the Bills Office.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Very well. I will move it on Monday.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

David Norris: In that case, I will concentrate on the question of the Committee of Selection. It seems extraordinary that every regulation of this House is being violated by the present Government in its own party interests. I have never seen anything like it - that is, the concentration of power. Fine Gael in particular is treating Seanad Éireann as though it were the party's own private club, and-----

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Yes, I do. Does the Leader consider this to be proper practice, and will he convey to the Government Members' strong concern regarding party control of committees? All Members have tried to fight against this on the committees on which they serve. I have been a member of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs since its establishment. I consider it to be one of the most significant...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

David Norris: I am outlining the reason I believe it should be debated.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

David Norris: The motion should be debated because it is completely wrong that people who have capacity should be removed from committees such as the Joint Committee on Education and Social Protection, on which Senator Healy Eames has also spoken. Senator Bradford is one of the best speakers in this House. He always maintains a cool, detached, logical, non-offensive and non-aggressive mien and adds...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Yes. Will the Leader protest in the strongest possible terms on behalf of Seanad Éireann at the stripping away of necessary talent such as Deputy Mathews, the only person who got it right? He is being fired out because he voted.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Moreover, the Taoiseach talks all the time about Denmark.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Let us have Denmark, then, because he would not get away with it there.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

David Norris: It would be compensated for by allowing a free vote - that is, a vote of conscience. He picks and chooses, and so this is a bad day for democracy.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

David Norris: It is a complete disgrace that people such as Deputy Creighton and Deputy Timmins, who is a splendid Member, have been kicked out.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

David Norris: It is not because they are not qualified, as they are all qualified. They should be retained. It is illegal to remove them this way.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill 2013: Committee Stage (Resumed) (18 Jul 2013)

David Norris: And on this side of the House.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (18 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Is that intended as a guillotine?