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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Toghchán an UachtaráinElection of President (8 Nov 2011)

David Norris: Ar an gcéad dul síos, ba mhaith liom comhghairdeas a ghabháil le Micheál D. Ó hUiginn, Uachtarán tofa, lena bhean chéile, Sabina, agus lena chlann go léir. I am pleased our ninth President will be, Michael D. Higgins, a friend of many years standing. I got to know Michael D. Higgins through our mutual friend, the late Dr. Noel Browne. Michael D. Higgins and I were the only two...

Seanad: Toghchán an UachtaráinElection of President (8 Nov 2011)

David Norris: No. Throughout the entire campaign, Michael D. Higgins behaved with graciousness, dignity and generosity, which is a good indication of the manner in which he will behave as President of Ireland. I look forward to attending his inauguration.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

David Norris: Let him do so.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

David Norris: As a neutral observer of the sometimes acrimonious altercations between Opposition and Government, can the Government make a statement indicating precisely what are the differences between this and the previous Administration?

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

David Norris: It seems to me there is no difference at all. I have a great deal of sympathy for Senator Bacik because she must be experiencing a very unpleasant sensation of déjÀ vu. She introduced a climate change Bill in the last session and was advised by Friends of the Earth, which issued a strong statement condemning the Government. It does not swallow the situation. It was obvious during the...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

David Norris: We also have the question of student fees.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

David Norris: Having accepted that as a bogus point of order, I assume I will get injury time to reply because it was not my contribution, rather it was that of Senator Bacik. On the question of student fees, I am asking for a response-----

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

David Norris: I appreciate that. I am not impugning your-----

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

David Norris: The Cathaoirleach must take cognisance of the fact after the inappropriate intervention occurred.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

David Norris: Before he was Minister, we witnessed the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Quinn, signing a document to ensure there would be no increase in student fees. Not only will there be fees, there will be a cap-----

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

David Norris: We are going into the information world and knowledge economy but there will be a cap on students. I join colleagues in raising the issue of the disastrous abuse of alcohol in our society. I am pleased that not only the Taoiseach, but also the Minister of State at the Department of Health, Deputy Róisín Shortall, have indicated their intention to take action in this regard. They are...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Nov 2011)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Sep 2011)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Sep 2011)

David Norris: I am glad to learn that there is a possibility that the Olympic torch may travel from the other part of the island down to Dublin. This is a direct consequence of the visit of the Queen of England. Irish people exploited this wonderfully because following the situation with the Chinese Olympics, it was decided not to allow the torch to travel outside the country holding the games. It is...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Sep 2011)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Sep 2011)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Reporting of Lobbying in Criminal Legal Cases Bill 2011: Second Stage (21 Sep 2011)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State and congratulate Senator Crown on his initiative in producing this timely and useful Bill. I know how difficult it is to draft legislation and think the Senator has done a remarkably good job in a relatively short space of time. The Senator has done an important service for the Seanad because he addresses an issue that is relevant and immediate and which...

Seanad: Reporting of Lobbying in Criminal Legal Cases Bill 2011: Second Stage (21 Sep 2011)

David Norris: I accept the correction. I was responding to what was said. I am very grateful to Senator Bradford for making that point, because I would not wish to be unjust. I thank him for making that clear. The principle of openness is extremely important. We are accountable. I wish to God that this legislation, or something like it, had been published and passed by the Houses of the Oireachtas...

Seanad: Arts Plan: Statements (21 Sep 2011)

David Norris: Hear, hear.