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- Seanad: Treaty on Stability, Cooperation and Governance in the Economic and Monetary Union: Statements (17 May 2012)
David Norris: One surely informs the insurer of one's house first.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2012)
David Norris: Surely that is a matter for the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2012)
David Norris: That is very different from a 15-year-old boy. Senator Walsh is an adult.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2012)
David Norris: I stick up for the underdog. Senator Walsh's amendments were homophobic.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2012)
David Norris: We are all temporary residents of this country. We are subject to death.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2012)
David Norris: Not all of them.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2012)
David Norris: I am glad to be of assistance.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2012)
David Norris: I commend Senator Coghlan on reminding us that today is International Day against Homophobia. This is recognised in 100 countries and by the United Nations. This year's theme is homophobic and transphobic bullying. I advise my colleagues to read an excellent article in today's edition of The Irish Times by Michael Barron, who wrote: "To truly end homophobic and transphobic bullying we need...
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2012)
David Norris: I call for a debate because it is important that we discuss it. The editorial also states: "We may wonder too, if this is not a cynical and cruel abuse of these children and young people in order to promote acceptance of homosexual behaviour in society." Decent parish priests should ensure this filthy and disgusting publication is removed from their churches because it has no place in a...
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2012)
David Norris: Therese Ridge was expendable, however, and was dumped. Both individuals received money from Frank Dunlop.
- Seanad: Order of Business (17 May 2012)
David Norris: It is a matter of scandal.
- Seanad: Personal Statement by Minister (16 May 2012)
David Norris: Will a copy of the statement be provided? It was made at very short notice.
- Seanad: Symphysiotomy: Statements (16 May 2012)
David Norris: The Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, is a good Minister; she is a decent woman and she was obviously extremely embarrassed by what she had to parrot out today. It was the worst speech I have ever heard her deliver. I will protect her reputation by saying that it was headlined "Speech Material for Kathleen Lynch". I do not believe she would have come out with this drivel. She...
- Seanad: Symphysiotomy: Statements (16 May 2012)
David Norris: The third demand was access to the health entitlements and benefits promised by the Government in 2003. Those are the three demands and I support every single one of them. These are dreadful matters but so is the matter I raised in the House the other day and I still await another Senator to take it up. When a 16 year old boy in Holland who reported the fact that he was sexually abused to...
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)
David Norris: We do not have a leader, but I am entitled democratically, to a response. I want a response from the Cathaoirleach because he is Chairman of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. I would like a copy of the minutes of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges to know who proposed it and how it was discussed. As a Member, I believe I am entitled to that. Otherwise, I will make a...
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)
David Norris: Yes. Can we have a debate on political standards and fairness? Can we also have a debate on the way in which the treaty is being handled. The Referendum Commission was not established within the proper timeframe and now its members seem to be acting as Supreme Court judges. They are not just giving information on the treaty, but are telling us what the Supreme Court would say if certain...
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)
David Norris: Of course the Senator does not, but they are at taxpayers' expense. Who sent them?
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)
David Norris: I will autograph them for the Senator.
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)
David Norris: Will the Senator be generous and include Professor Walton also?
- Seanad: Order of Business (16 May 2012)
David Norris: Hear, hear.