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Seanad: Order of Business (3 May 2012)

David Norris: I would like to put my view on the record. I had not intended to say anything-----

Seanad: Order of Business (3 May 2012)

David Norris: Yes. I am looking for a debate on all these issues. To hear on the radio that a 14 year old boy who had been abused was separated from his parents and interrogated by three adult males asking about intimate details of his bodily functions, erections and whether he had relations with other boys was shocking.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 May 2012)

David Norris: Yes. Will the Leader permit a debate which will allow us includes these matters? I am not involved in the politics of personal condemnation or victimisation of anyone. It is a tragic situation for everyone involved. However, that was the last straw.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (2 May 2012)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (2 May 2012)

David Norris: First, I commend Senator Power, as it comes as a great relief to me not to be the person introducing such legislation, as well as to discover I no longer am the only gay in the village. I note another one has joined from the Minister's party in recent days, a development on which both he and his party must be congratulated. I also commend Senator Power on her flexibility. She has indicated...

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (2 May 2012)

David Norris: On a point of order, may I state how delighted I am that the decision of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges has been undermined so effectively?

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (2 May 2012)

David Norris: Two days ago, I received a note to the effect that one could not share time on Second Stage.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (2 May 2012)

David Norris: One would know the Senator is a lawyer with a Trinity education.

Seanad: Employment Equality (Amendment) Bill 2012: Second Stage (2 May 2012)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 May 2012)

David Norris: I move amendment No. a1: In page 3, before section 3, to insert the following new section: "3.—The provisions of this Act shall be construed as applying in all its sections to the registration of both marriage and civil partnership.". I would like to express my appreciation to the staff of the House, who at the last minute facilitated me in tabling this amendment. I am extremely grateful...

Seanad: Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 May 2012)

David Norris: No. I am not sure if the Minister intends to reply. Perhaps it is not necessary in light of what Senator Bacik said.

Seanad: Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 May 2012)

David Norris: In that case, I very much welcome what the Minister and all my colleagues have said on this issue. I would like to point out, however, that were this to be capable of being passed, it would have had exactly the effect that I wanted, but it might be a step too far, it might be impossible to sell to the Dáil. I hope very much this Bill will go from here to the Dáil and be passed there as...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2012)

David Norris: They are not trying to pretend they are not closing them. They are not lying about them.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2012)

David Norris: I took part in it but I would prefer a wider debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2012)

David Norris: Well said. Good man.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2012)

David Norris: Was that at Muckross House?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2012)

David Norris: May I raise a point of order?

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2012)

David Norris: I think it is a point of order.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2012)

David Norris: I am happy with the suggestion but I ask that time is not taken from the speaking time and that it is in addition. I ask the Leader to make that provision.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 May 2012)

David Norris: I beg the Cathaoirleach's pardon.