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Seanad: The Gathering Ireland 2013: Statements (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I welcome the debate and I welcome the Minister, who is clear and efficient, and prepared to take practical measures. One aspect that needs to be emphasised and has been emphasised by other speakers, particularly Senator Ó Murchú, is the cultural dimension because cultural tourism is one of the most important drivers of the tourism industry. I am not downplaying golf, even though it is a...

Seanad: The Gathering Ireland 2013: Statements (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: One of the most important aspects of tourism is repeat business. We will not get repeat business if our attitude is clearly seen as being callous and exploitative. We should ask not just what they can do for us but also what we can do for them. Our history is not always good in this regard. I had long correspondence, as many other Members of both Houses will have had, with people in...

Seanad: The Gathering Ireland 2013: Statements (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: Our figures have increased by 14% over previous year, which also had an increase. We have met our budgets. I am also on the board of St. Patrick's Cathedral, home of Swift, where visitor numbers have increased by 9%.

Seanad: The Gathering Ireland 2013: Statements (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I will just finish on this. Bloomsday needs to be supported. The cathedral could also do with a bit of money for the roof and so on. Whoever thought that Finnegan's Wake would be a bestseller in China? There is a huge market and events such as Bloomsday can do it, despite the sceptics.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I thank the Leader for that.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I thank the Leader for that.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: Cad a dhéanfaimid feasta gan adhmad?

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I am sure the record will show that no one in this House made any such allegation. I am sure that was not what the Senator implied.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: Cad a dhéanfaimid feasta gan adhmad?

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I am sure the record will show that no one in this House made any such allegation. I am sure that was not what the Senator implied.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I am sure that Bertie Ahern is involved.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: It is a legal requirement that a garda must sign those forms.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: It is a reason for having a debate on it. I support my colleagues who stated we must examine the beef industry. I have been in the House when on repeated occasions the enterprises associated with Mr. Larry Goodman have caused serious reputational damage to the meat industry of the country. I do not think it is sustainable that for vulgar financial gain the reputation of the country should...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: First, I want to ask two technical questions. Will the Leader give some guidance on whether he intends to take Private Members' motion No. 3, which seeks to protect the Seanad by ensuring the holding of committee meetings does not conflict with the Order of Business? We should be treated with respect. The resolution on the armed conflict in the Congo will be taken without debate and it...

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: What a revelation. To whom would the Senator be married to give that relationship?

Seanad: Order of Business (31 Jan 2013)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Water Fluoridation: Motion (30 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I thank the Acting Chairman for insisting. It is important to make those points.