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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Will the debate on the Social Welfare and Pensions Bill not continue afterwards?

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: On a point of order, I objected to the Leader's proposed guillotining of debate on the Social Welare and Pensions Bill 2011, which applies because the Bill will not be completed prior to commencement of the debate on school transport but it could be continued following that debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: As the father of the House, I object strongly to this disorderly behaviour.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I ask the Chair to constrain what is happening.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: We are under great difficulties in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: If this kind of behaviour continues, this place will be properly dissolved.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I regret some of the earlier interchanges. I know it is early in the new Seanad. I am grateful to the Cathaoirleach for sending material on the conduct and business of the House to all Members, new and old. We should all reflect on that. We should remember that we are on trial. Certain things are precluded under the Order of Business. The Cathaoirleach handles situations very well. I...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I wish to pay tribute to or note the passing of an old friend who was a very distinguished leader of Irish life. I presume it is permissible to do so. I am not seeking tributes to a former Member, although I understand that sadly there will be a need for such tributes in respect of another individual. I am sure the House will join me in mourning the passing of Kader Asmal, who was a...

Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (Resumed) (22 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and compliment the Leas-Chathaoirleach on his flexibility with regard to time as far the Leader of the House is concerned. I say this sincerely because the Leader always had a very strong interest in matters when he was on this side of the House. We spoke very closely on the development of the bio-fuels industry in County Waterford. The...

Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (Resumed) (22 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I think I possibly have a little latitude. Consider the way in which Ballyfermot College of Further Education took this up. Consider how we have combined technology and imagination with "Granny O'Grimm", "The Story of Kells" and "Give Up Yer Aul Sins". These are wonderful Irish stories with Irish imagination and technology. In the past decade, the animation sector has flourished and...

Seanad: Jobs Initiative and Competitiveness: Statements (Resumed) (22 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I appreciate that very much.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I need hardly say that I support everything that was so eloquently said by Senator Zappone. I need saying nothing more because that matter is in capable hands. She will have my support when such a debate takes place. Regarding the Order of Business, we had a good start but it seems we are wobbling and I wish to signal a number of concerns. The first concerns the fact that Private Members'...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (Resumed) (21 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I am grateful to my colleague, friend and former academic colleague in Trinity College for giving me some of his time. I was happy for him to speak first because I have spoken many times on this very important subject in the House. On a number of occasions, I have used it for my Private Members' time. The Acting Chairman will recall that after the Seanad elections in 2007, I tabled the...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (Resumed) (21 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Thank you. This means that we go back to the Government with a united House, a united voice and with united recommendations. There is a voice missing here today, which is that of my colleague and friend, the former Senator Joe O'Toole. I was always the radical and always wanted the clean sweep. Joe O'Toole always had a wise voice and I think we should revisit his proposals, because they...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (Resumed) (21 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I beg your pardon.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (Resumed) (21 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (Resumed) (21 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Last week, I raised two related issues. One was about Bethany Home and the fact that the Church of Ireland Archbishop of Dublin should be included in the redress scheme. This was met with a rather strange silence. The other issue was about Magdalene laundries. I would like to pursue these issues, because there have been developments. First, on behalf of the Bethany Home survivors, Mr....