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Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Feb 2012)

David Norris: Excellent.

Seanad: Order of Business. (7 Feb 2012)

David Norris: Yes.

Seanad: Priorities in Foreign Affairs: Statements (2 Feb 2012)

David Norris: I ask the Minister and our distinguished guests to take my compliments to them as read because time is very short. I note the Minister stated economic recovery remained a top priority for the Government. It is very important, but I was glad that the Minister also referred to human rights, which I would like to see these balanced. I remind the Minister that it was Mr. Dick Spring who...

Seanad: Priorities in Foreign Affairs: Statements (2 Feb 2012)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Priorities in Foreign Affairs: Statements (2 Feb 2012)

David Norris: There was the matter of continuing the diplomatic representation in Africa on the subject of anti-gay legislation.

Seanad: Priorities in Foreign Affairs: Statements (2 Feb 2012)

David Norris: Yes, in Africa particularly because it is very dangerous there for people. I had the opportunity of meeting David Kato six months before he was murdered, at a frontliners meeting in Dublin Castle.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Feb 2012)

David Norris: Some of the religious institutions bear a cultural responsibility in that as well.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Feb 2012)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister to the House and the introduction of this Bill. I agree that it will fundamentally change the way politics is conducted. In fact, I would go so far as to say it has the potential to transform the political landscape in this State in a very positive way. As the longest-serving continuous Member of the Seanad - the father of the House - it is a matter of pride to me...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Feb 2012)

David Norris: However, I maintain that it was perfectly appropriate for me to point out, when he spoke earlier about cultural elements, that the largest Christian denominations in this country is not at all a cultural leader in this area. The word "organic" contains the notion of growth, but I am ashamed that we have slipped backward rather than moving forward. That is not organic; it is a form of decay....

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Feb 2012)

David Norris: It would be fairer to have a system of random selection in respect of one's order of placement on the ballot paper.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Feb 2012)

David Norris: Yes, a draw would ensure absolute equality for all candidates. Some of these proposals have been under consideration for many years. In fact, some of the sums referred to in the Bill were originally designated in another currency back in 1997. Likewise, it is a long time since the Minister's former party colleague, Jim O'Keeffe, brought forward legislative proposals on changes to the method...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Feb 2012)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Priorities in Foreign Affairs: Statements (2 Feb 2012)

David Norris: Good.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Feb 2012)

David Norris: It shows gender balance.

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Feb 2012)

David Norris: Thanks to the University of Dublin constituency.

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2012)

David Norris: I call for a debate on asylum and immigration issues and ask the Leader to inform us when the relevant legislation will be introduced. I do so partly in light of the situation regarding the Polish woman who was mistranslated. I wish to refer to something Killian Forde said, if I could be heard, on the radio last night. He said with regard to the tabloids that the coverage of the issues was...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Feb 2012)

David Norris: My question is whether we can have a wide-ranging discussion in advance of the introduction of the legislation and whether the Leader could give us an idea of when the legislation, which is highly appropriate, will be introduced.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

David Norris: Would it not have been better to have had a referendum on the bank bailout?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

David Norris: Good.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Feb 2012)

David Norris: The whole thing should not have been privatised.