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Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

David Norris: My colleagues raised the anniversary of the first 100 days of this Government, as is appropriate in this Parliament. However, that anniversary will come only once. I refer to another that always comes round, namely, Bloomsday. I say this in a serious way although with a good and happy heart. Bloomsday has become a universal celebration of humane values which pleases me very much. Forty...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I thank Senator White and stand corrected. It was a very useful group of people. That is the single, greatest value, literary prize in the world for a single work of fiction. There will be many Bloomsday celebrations, thanks to the work of people such as Mr. Ken Monaghan, Joyce's nephew - sadly, this is the first year he will not be with us - Joyce's grand-nephew, Mr. Robert Joyce, and the...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Look what happened to him.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I think all Members of this House would have liked to have said a few words about the late Brian Lenihan but, from my point of view, the opinion of the Independent university group was eloquently expressed by Senator Mullen and I do not propose to add further to it because the matter was handled in a very dignified way. I shall write privately to the Lenihan family. I am particularly...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I ask for this debate because the point should be made, and perhaps Senator Mullen would then agree with me, that it would be an equal mistake to scapegoat the families. I am glad to put on the record that he is now nodding because it might appear to some people reading the text as if he was scapegoating the families. Those families were in desperate circumstances. I heard a woman speak so...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Jun 2011)

David Norris: -----because, as they were members of the labouring class, they were not considered fit persons into whose custody she could be released. I would welcome the opportunity during the debate to make it clear that we have the greatest sympathy for those unfortunate and marginalised families as well and they should not be brought under attack.

Seanad: Death of Former Minister: Expressions of Sympathy (15 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I welcome the fact that the Leader of the House, Senator Cummins, has made arrangements for us to speak extensively about the late Brian Lenihan. I was at the funeral and found it very moving. I knew him from his days in Trinity College. He was a brilliant student. I think Brian Lenihan would be very glad that we are meeting here today and that we did not cancel our business. Brian...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Yes.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Bravo, well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I ask that the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport re-examine his decision on grants to Galway and Sligo airports, both of which I use comparatively frequently. The amount of money involved is comparatively small but its loss will be devastating for these regions. It will become more difficult to attract tourists and a considerable number of business people use these airports. The...

Seanad: Business of Seanad (7 Jun 2011)

David Norris: On a point of order, that matter can be raised on the Order of Business.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)

David Norris: A valued member.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I have already complimented the Independent group so I do not feel it necessary to do so again. They know my good wishes. I ask the Leader for a debate on the economy. I refer in particular to relations with our European neighbours. I welcome the fact that, in recent days, ambassadors were recalled to be briefed and sent out again to inform our European neighbours. This must be a two-way...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)

David Norris: A mechanism must be found so that Mr. Trichet, Mr. Lipsky and Mr. Ajay Chopra can be invited to attend in Dublin and a select group of Members, including some new ones such as Senator Sean Barrett and Deputy Peter Mathews in the other House, could question them on behalf of the Irish people. It seems we are being partially ruled by international financial institutions. The Irish people are...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I support the call for a debate in light of these points. The committee was established of this House and I invite people to go back and read the proceedings of that committee. It was extinguished by political forces. Refugee status has been raised in this House. When a group is gravely concerned about the Government's lack of follow-up to the Ryan and other reports, it is a reproach to...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

David Norris: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

David Norris: I thank the Leader.