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Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)

David Norris: As an honorary Cypriot I send a message of praise, congratulations and support to the courageous people of Cyprus. Brave little Cyprus, small as it is, is unique in standing up to the thugs and bully boys of the Eurocracy. We lay down and let them bulldoze all over us. Not one member of the Cypriot Parliament voted for this disgraceful thing. Our abolitionist Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny,...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Mar 2013)

David Norris: Less than 18%.

Seanad: An Straitéis 20 Bliain don Gaeilge 2010-30: Statements (14 Mar 2013)

David Norris: Tá trí rudaí le rá agam ar dtús. Ar an gcéad dul síos, cuirim fáilte roimh an Aire Stáit. Gabhaim buíochas leis an Seanadóir Noone agus gabhaim leithscéal ó na Seanadóirí eile mar nach bhfuil an Ghaeilge go flúirseach agam anois. Nuair a bhí mé óg agus i mo mhacléinn san Ardscoil i Sráid Fhearchair, Baile Átha Cliath bhí múinteoir ann, Prionsias MacPadar, ó...

Seanad: An Straitéis 20 Bliain don Gaeilge 2010-30: Statements (14 Mar 2013)

David Norris: ----- agus thit mé i ngrá leis an litríocht, go mórmhór na scríbhneoirí ón Bhlascaod Mór, oileán beag amach ó chósta na hÉireann. Just think about it, three masterpieces from one tiny island; "Fiche Bliain ag Fás" le Muiris Ó Súilleabháin, a beautiful title, "Peig" and "An t-Oileánach" le Tomás Ó Criomhthain. Agus tá na dánta nó an fhilíocht go hiontach ar fad. It...

Seanad: An Straitéis 20 Bliain don Gaeilge 2010-30: Statements (14 Mar 2013)

David Norris: Tá mé aosta anois agus ní maith liom an Ghaeilge nua. Mar shampla, b'fhearr liom an cló Gaelach. D'úsáid mé an cló Gaelach nuair a bhí mé óg agus ag scríobh agus it was absolutely wonderful. Le críoch, tharla a lán rudaí deasa le linn an toghchán uachtaránach deireannach, but one of the best of those was the debate as Gaeilge on Teilifís na Gaeilge in Indreabhán. The...

Seanad: An Straitéis 20 Bliain don Gaeilge 2010-30: Statements (14 Mar 2013)

David Norris: Absolutely.

Seanad: An Straitéis 20 Bliain don Gaeilge 2010-30: Statements (14 Mar 2013)

David Norris: Agus go Contae Laoise.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Mar 2013)

David Norris: They are on the gallop.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Mar 2013)

David Norris: For me, there is only one story today, namely, the election of Pope Francis. I share the happiness of my Roman Catholic friends at this extraordinary event. I stated a few days ago that the Holy Spirit would need to be very alert to find somebody among the current collection of cardinals, all of whom were nominated by the previous two Popes. However, the Holy Spirit seems to have done so....

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Mar 2013)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Mar 2013)

David Norris: He must be infallible.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Mar 2013)

David Norris: Was he from Killarney?

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Mar 2013)

David Norris: He was not speaking ex cathedra.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (13 Mar 2013)

David Norris: I congratulate Senator Averil Power on her pioneering role in this area and, most particularly, Senators Bacik and Moran on bringing this legislation in such a clear and articulate form before the House. I also commend colleagues who have spoken and I am sure we will hear further excellent speeches on the Bill. It shows the significance and importance of this House that we can deal with...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (13 Mar 2013)

David Norris: I found this failure astonishing but equally astonishing to me at the time was the response I received when I mentioned the case to some friends who were part of the legal establishment. According to them, while it was a pity about Ms Flynn, she was a provo. I have no idea whether that statement was a libel or true but I could not care less what her political sympathies were because they...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2013: Second Stage (13 Mar 2013)

David Norris: I will do so. Thank you and goodbye.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2013)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2013)

David Norris: I would be sorry to share the same air. I have some standards as I come here but there is a limit.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2013)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Mar 2013)

David Norris: Like my colleagues, yesterday I received a bundle of information about the property tax, including a specimen form. All my doubts have been crystalised in this. It gives advice and guidance on how to value our property. The two principal means are two websites run by the authorities. They are confusing, highly inaccurate and utterly useless. One cannot make one's way around them. I...