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Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (30 May 2019)

David Norris: No, we have to be here on time.

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

David Norris: Last week, on the Order of Business, Senator Mullen raised issues arising from an unnecessary abortion that took place in a Dublin hospital. He spoke in a modulated and reasonable voice and his tone was perfectly appropriate but he was heckled and barracked in a concerted fashion until he had to stop. He was told among other things that it was disgraceful that he was raising issues arising...

Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (29 May 2019)

David Norris: The Cathaoirleach certainly did.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (29 May 2019)

David Norris: The Minister has neatly batted away the two amendments we are discussing quite convincingly. The first was on the grounds that if a Government amendment is accepted, this matter will be resolved. That is fairly satisfactory, and one assumes that this Government amendment will pass. The second was because he does not have responsibility. It is not part of his ministerial responsibility so...

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (29 May 2019)

David Norris: While I sympathise with the intention of Senator Mark Daly's amendment as I understand it, which is, among other things, to control online betting from this country with companies that are registered offshore, I am not sure that is possible. It is very difficult to control the Internet and I am not sure what control this country would have over a company. I do not see how we can force the...

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (29 May 2019)

David Norris: One will have to get it directly online from the offshore company.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (29 May 2019)

David Norris: The offshore companies have done so.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (29 May 2019)

David Norris: We tried the same with alcohol advertising-----

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (29 May 2019)

David Norris: -----and it proved not to be possible.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (29 May 2019)

David Norris: This issue has nothing to do with alcohol.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (29 May 2019)

David Norris: So the Minister, on that occasion, misled the House.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (29 May 2019)

David Norris: Will the Minister of State address the concerns I expressed about the apparent fact that only a quarter of the lottery proceeds go to good works and where the rest of it, the €600 million, goes? That seems like a very poor return.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (29 May 2019)

David Norris: I wish to pursue the Minister of State a little further but I quite understand if he does not have the answers immediately to hand. Will he give us some information either now or by dropping me an email on the amount that is spent on prizes and how much is spent on advertising. I have a feeling that there is enormous profit for the company running the lottery. I was very much against...

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (29 May 2019)

David Norris: I presume it has to register its profits with the Revenue.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (29 May 2019)

David Norris: On a point of order, I was told recently that I could not move an amendment as I had been asked to do by the Labour Party, which is part of the Technical Group of which I am also a part. I understand Senator Mark Daly's name is not on the amendment and I believe no communication was made with the Cathaoirleach's office. That reinforces my point that this is the noxious introduction of a...

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (29 May 2019)

David Norris: I have been a Member for over 30 years and I do not remember it.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (29 May 2019)

David Norris: I am a member of the Technical Group.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (29 May 2019)

David Norris: That is rubbish. You are equivocating. It is nonsense.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (29 May 2019)

David Norris: The Senator should have respect for the House.

Seanad: Gaming and Lotteries (Amendment) Bill 2019: Committee Stage (29 May 2019)

David Norris: Stop squeaking and interrupting like a clockwork mouse.