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Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2013)

David Norris: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (29 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I share my colleagues' sentiments and the feeling of outrage at this cold, calculated and callous murder of a decent man and outstanding member of his community, who was seen by us in the newspapers in his community and with children. He was a gentle giant and a pillar of the community. I express sympathy to his grieving wife and family. I pay tribute to An Garda Síochána and in...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency: Discussion with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: Could the Tánaiste give a commitment to deal urgently with the DRC issue?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency: Discussion with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: The Chairman asked a question I intended to ask to which a very clear and authoritative reply was given by the Tánaiste, namely, the proposal for an "In-Out" referendum by the UK Prime Minister. I will refer to a few things in the Tánaiste's speech. He referred to the conclusions of last May regarding the implications of the Israeli settlements. I would put that in the context...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency: Discussion with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: It is impossible to answer all of these, some of which are technical, and I would be very happy to receive a written reply to facilitate the Tánaiste.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: EU Presidency: Discussion with Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: His promotion. Congratulations, ex-Tánaiste.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: Enthusiastically.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: The Senator can take as long as he likes.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I would still prefer a live garda to a smart phone.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: That is the community policing that the Senator supports. I know that.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I beg your pardon?

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I did not hear.

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: Could the interruptions be made a little louder in the interests of those who are nearly 70? The first paragraph deals with an initiative from the United Kingdom and the Association of Town Centre Management which is very useful. I hope it will be adopted. I understand there is to be a pilot scheme in respect of which I would ask that the House be provided with further information on where...

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State. Even though I do not believe the motion is of particular concern to him as an individual Minister of State, he was his usual charming self in delivering his script. It seems there is a certain level of tick-tacking between one element of the Government and another. It is obvious from the warm welcome extended, the expression of thanks and so on that there...

Seanad: Community Development: Motion (Resumed) (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: However, we have at least been spared the usual tit-for-tat point-scoring across the floor of the House, which is positive. With the regard to the amendment which I shall be supporting, it gets to the nub of the matter in terms of policing, a matter to which I will return. However, I express surprise that my Sinn Féin colleagues are seeking to delete all words after "between April and...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I thank the Minister of State for his courtesy and for putting that on the record. The average cost was computed by an independent source at ¤370 per year. I welcome the legislation. By and large, it is a good idea, and I welcome that we should pay for what we consume. Any excess in the money raised should be used for the water services. I hope that any profits could be put towards...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: It is a dangerous metaphor. He will be called a dead sheep next.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: He supports the interruptions.

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State, who is an old colleague and friend, to the House. I also welcome the legislation. It is quite appropriate that we should pay for what we use. I am less impressed by the fact that this appears to have been done at the diktat of the troika. I do not care for introducing this kind of force majeure into it. I have a few comments about the legislation. In...

Seanad: Water Services Bill 2013: Second Stage (23 Jan 2013)

David Norris: She is interrupting herself.