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Seanad: Adjournment Matters: Sports Capital Programme Applications (19 Sep 2012)

David Norris: Yes.

Seanad: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2012)

David Norris: I welcome the opportunity to support some of these amendments, which I do with pleasure, particularly amendment No. 1. There seems to be a cogent case for supporting this amendment, particularly paragraph (a), which would apply to "a person who was a former resident of a scheduled institution and who was eligible but did not apply under subsection (2) of the Act of 2002". This seems to be...

Seanad: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2012)

David Norris: The Minister has responded in a very reasoned way and has left the door partially open for some amelioration of the situation further down the line when reports, etc., are received. The figure of 15,000 is truly shocking, particularly in the context of the fact that the State has acknowledged that 94% of these people's rights were violated in this horrendous way. I hope there is no...

Seanad: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2012)

David Norris: I am very taken by what the Minister said. First, I commend him on the information he provided to the House in his Second Stage speech yesterday where he made it clear that he was not accepting at face value the offer of property by various religious institutions because the value had been inflated. This is a terrible situation and the State must be judicious in ensuring that it does not...

Seanad: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2012)

David Norris: I am replying to what the Minister said.

Seanad: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2012)

David Norris: I will conclude on this point. I was one of those who strongly supported the-----

Seanad: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2012)

David Norris: -----Stay Safe programme on which precisely these issues were raised. It was the same in the Roscommon incest case where it was suggested that the family was being threatened by the measures that would protect children.

Seanad: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2012)

David Norris: If that happens I will be one of those voices strongly supporting the Minister.

Seanad: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (20 Jul 2012)

David Norris: It is usual practice to congratulate a Minister on the passage of a Bill. I would like to do so and to place on record the fact that we greatly appreciate the consideration he gave to the Bill in this House and the historic significance of the Bill. It is important that we do so. The Seanad played a significant role in teasing out some of the matters. It was important also for the...

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2012)

David Norris: In light of the Leader's reply it would be inappropriate to put it to a vote. I do not consider it to be a scientific survey and we do not accept it as such, even as an opinion poll, but I accept that he has given an effective contrary argument, so it would be inappropriate to press it. However, I will seek to have it back before the House in the next session.

Seanad: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Jul 2012)

David Norris: I salute the courage of the survivors of abuse in residential institutions. Some of their representatives are in the Visitors' Gallery. Like all the Irish people, I honour them for the integrity, great dignity and courage they have shown. This is very personal information and the abuse they suffered was of a highly personal and damaging nature. Without their testimony, I doubt we would be...

Seanad: Residential Institutions Statutory Fund Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Jul 2012)

David Norris: It was a shoddy and disgraceful arrangement. However, it is in place. One of the most significant aspects of this Bill and of the Minister's attitude is that he has determinedly pursued the demand, not just on behalf of the survivors but the people, that there should be an equal sharing of the burden of compensation. I stand 100% behind the Minister in looking for a 50:50 arrangement...

Seanad: Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Jul 2012)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State. This is an important Bill. Anything that reduces the charge to the State of the medical service is welcome, in particular in the difficult circumstances in which we find ourselves. However, there is a balance to be struck. I am not a big fan of pharmaceutical companies but there is no doubt whatsoever that there are research and development costs involved...

Seanad: Health (Pricing and Supply of Medical Goods) Bill 2012: Second Stage (19 Jul 2012)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2012)

David Norris: Has anyone asked you?

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2012)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2012)

David Norris: Hear, hear. They make exceptions in other countries.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2012)

David Norris: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2012)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Jul 2012)

David Norris: By people like me.