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Seanad: Business of Seanad (28 Feb 2013)

David Norris: Something wonderful that I have never witnessed in my 25 years in Seanad Éireann has happened, in that Members from the Government side, which is unusual, from Fianna Fáil, from all of the parties and individuals have presented legislation this session. The Government should co-operate with the House more. During the debate on the important legislation produced by Senator Burke, a...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (28 Feb 2013)

David Norris: It is a comfortable wilderness.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Amnesty International Ireland (27 Feb 2013)

David Norris: The guidelines were drawn up in Dublin.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Amnesty International Ireland (27 Feb 2013)

David Norris: I thank the Chairman. I wish to inform the Chairman that I attended the gay lesbian awards in the very swanky Westin Hotel, and this woman was awarded, by the Irish groups, a particular prize mentioned. It is welcome that she will be invited here.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Amnesty International Ireland (27 Feb 2013)

David Norris: Splendid.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Amnesty International Ireland (27 Feb 2013)

David Norris: That is a wonderful phrase. It is the first time I have heard it.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Amnesty International Ireland (27 Feb 2013)

David Norris: I understand it-----

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Amnesty International Ireland (27 Feb 2013)

David Norris: Only last week.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Discussion with Amnesty International Ireland (27 Feb 2013)

David Norris: Two of the questions I proposed to raise have been addressed. On Palestine, the issue of children must also be included. I attended a briefing yesterday on the plight of children in Palestine, the disproportionate risk they face and the Euro-Mediterranean agreement. I salute Amnesty International and note the extremely important work it has been doing, particularly since this committee...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

David Norris: Hear, hear. The way the question is asked is crucial.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

David Norris: On reflection, I have to award the prize for drama to Senator Cummins.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

David Norris: May I raise a point of order?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

David Norris: I am not. Can we please have honest language?

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

David Norris: No one in this House is pro-abortion. I strongly object to this unpleasant and vicious characterisation of people who have a conscience and do not want to have a woman with an ectopic pregnancy or who has a child without a head or a brain or a spinal column being forced---

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

David Norris: That is not pro-abortion. That is pro-decency.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

David Norris: They will not get there for four months.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

David Norris: When they eventually made up their minds.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

David Norris: It is not.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

David Norris: That is not true.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Feb 2013)

David Norris: That was an ex-Fianna Fáil Minister in former Deputy Mary Harney.