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Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Tairiscint chun Bille a chur faoi Athchúrsa - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Motion to Recommit (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Faoi Bhuan Ordú 62(3)(b) ba mhaith liom go gcaithfear vóta ar bhealach seachas ar bhealach leictreonach. Under Standing Order 62(3)(b) I request that the division be taken again other than by electronic means.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Tairiscint chun Bille a chur faoi Athchúrsa - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Motion to Recommit (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: As the seconder of the motion I reserve the right to-----

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Tairiscint chun Bille a chur faoi Athchúrsa - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Motion to Recommit (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: I am asking for the Chair's indulgence because, as Senator Quinn said, it is very important that we have an open discussion-----

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Tairiscint chun Bille a chur faoi Athchúrsa - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Motion to Recommit (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: -----and I do not think it should be suppressed in this House.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Tairiscint chun Bille a chur faoi Athchúrsa - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Motion to Recommit (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: I am asking for a little indulgence and there is nothing to prevent that in Standing Orders. The Cathaoirleach said there was no provision-----

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Tairiscint chun Bille a chur faoi Athchúrsa - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Motion to Recommit (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: But there is nothing to prevent it, and I am asking the Cathaoirleach to use his discretion. They are talking about cutting cleaners. Do they mean they are going to sell this place as they sold out Gandon's Parliament to the Bank of Ireland?

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Tairiscint chun Bille a chur faoi Athchúrsa - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Motion to Recommit (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: They mentioned ink cartridges. It was not a Member of this House who spent €40,000 on ink cartridges. They are going to fire a whole load of people.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Tairiscint chun Bille a chur faoi Athchúrsa - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Motion to Recommit (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: How does that fit in with its jobs initiative?

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Tairiscint chun Bille a chur faoi Athchúrsa - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Motion to Recommit (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: With all the pensions and-----

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Tairiscint chun Bille a chur faoi Athchúrsa - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Motion to Recommit (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: There is no provision against it either. The Cathaoirleach has failed to produce any provision to prevent me from speaking.

Seanad: An Bille um an Dara Leasú is Tríocha ar an mBunreacht (Deireadh a Chur le Seanad Éireann) 2013: Tairiscint chun Bille a chur faoi Athchúrsa - Thirty-second Amendment of the Constitution (Abolition of Seanad Éireann) Bill 2013: Motion to Recommit (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: I second the motion.

Seanad: Special Olympics Ireland: Motion (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Well said.

Seanad: Special Olympics Ireland: Motion (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: We will support the Minister of State.

Seanad: Special Olympics Ireland: Motion (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Bravo.

Seanad: Special Olympics Ireland: Motion (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: Is that simple enough to be understood? I respect the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, who has fought her quarter as hard as she can. I am not impugning her and support her in all her battles, but this is a Government that has cut back on carers and, by 1 cm, Members missed the opportunity to vote down that mean-minded package. Shame on the House that it did not do so. With regard...

Seanad: Special Olympics Ireland: Motion (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: If not, we have the same situation, but if there has been a change in the past few weeks, I am delighted and welcome it. However, that was only as a result of moves made in this House. I remember this issue being discussed and I took part in the debate. I have the greatest of respect for the Special Olympics which deserves all the praise. These motions which congratulate the Government on...

Seanad: Special Olympics Ireland: Motion (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: I meant of the Special Olympics.

Seanad: Special Olympics Ireland: Motion (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: It is not.

Seanad: Special Olympics Ireland: Motion (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: There was one reference; the Minister of State is very sensitive.

Seanad: Special Olympics Ireland: Motion (17 Jul 2013)

David Norris: I hesitate to interrupt the Minister of State, but on a point of order and information, there were cuts to the numbers of special needs assistants. I have outlined them. There are for people with mild learning disabilities.