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Seanad: Privacy Bill 2012: Second Stage (28 Mar 2012)

David Norris: I happily agree with these provisions.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

David Norris: I would be delighted to do so. Let us have a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

David Norris: Probably from the neighbouring counties and not decent Laois people.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

David Norris: On human rights, where is the concern about the 16-year old boy who was castrated in Holland?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

David Norris: I am glad it is on the record at last.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

David Norris: First I should say "Oh what a beautiful morning." It is simply heavenly and I have walked through St. Stephen's Green. I send my compliments to the Office of Public Works, which has maintained that beautiful amenity.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Mar 2012)

David Norris: We do not give people in the public services half enough credit for what has been done. The household charge is the main issue I want to raise and I have a louder voice than any of the other Members so I can certainly shout anybody down if there is an interruption. The household charge will go into central funds just like car taxes, which should worry everybody. It should also worry people...

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Mar 2012)

David Norris: I support my colleagues in seeking a proper debate on the report of the Mahon tribunal. It is significant that the first call came from this side of the House. I hope this matter will be pursued as a matter of principle rather than personality, because it is principles, after all, that are involved. Regrettably, there is scarcely a party that is not tainted by this corruption, which is...

Seanad: Medicinal Products (27 Mar 2012)

David Norris: The fascinating dialogue between the Minister of State, Deputy Dinny McGinley, and Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh in which the Leas-Chathaoirleach intervened was one of the most interesting and fluent exchanges I had heard in the Irish language for many a long day. I doubt such has been heard in the Dáil for quite a while either, which is another good reason to keep Seanad Éireann going....

Seanad: Medicinal Products (27 Mar 2012)

David Norris: I thank the Minister for his gracious reply and, in particular, for his words of sympathy to the mother of the young man, which I will certainly pass on with a copy of his statement. I wish to comment briefly on the statement, in particular the Minister of State's remark that the IMB "has a spontaneous reporting system by which health care professionals and patients can report suspected...

Seanad: Medicinal Products (27 Mar 2012)

David Norris: I am very grateful.

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Second Stage (27 Mar 2012)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister. This is quite a technical Bill to read. The language is complicated and convoluted. I can give one random example which would do credit to the late Myles na gCopaleen. Section 7(c)(ii) states, "in respect of which the rate of duty that would have applied to it under subparagraph (d)(i), if that subparagraph had been in operation when it was so registered and had...

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Mar 2012)

David Norris: I want to ask the Minister a question to which I am sure there is a simple answer. In Part 1 of the Schedule, in the definition of vehicles, there is a description of a bicycle. I suppose it is another Milesian concept. I note that vehicles not exceeding 500 kilograms in weight unladen, on which the rate of duty is €5, include bicycles, other than bicycles which are electrically...

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Mar 2012)

David Norris: I am happy to accept the position. Will the Minister specify the portfolio?

Seanad: Motor Vehicle (Duties and Licences) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (27 Mar 2012)

David Norris: That is very much appreciated.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

David Norris: Bravo.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

David Norris: I thank the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Mar 2012)

David Norris: I thank the Leader. I appreciate that.