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- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)
David Norris: She has said she wants a debate on it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)
David Norris: Come on.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)
David Norris: Hear, hear. I said it yesterday.
- Seanad: Order of Business (13 Jan 2011)
David Norris: I formally second Senator Bacik's amendment to the Order of Business. I agree with Senator Boyle on the importance of getting the Climate Change Response Bill 2010 through the House. I regret very much that my friends in Fine Gael have sought to amend it. The reason they give is that there has not been all-party consensus on greenhouse gas emission reductions, but in fact there has. There...
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)
David Norris: Why not? It is the first day.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)
David Norris: This is a rather sombre return of Seanad Ãireann for a number of reasons, one of which, as referred to by Senator Leyden and in respect of which I would like to say a few words, is the future, if there is one, of this Chamber. Another reason is the extraordinary collapse of the Government, which is what has happened. The Government has collapsed. I have the greatest regard and respect for...
- Seanad: Water Services: Motion (12 Jan 2011)
David Norris: I welcome the Minister. This is an area to which he is deeply committed. I am a little bit surprised that there will be a vote on this. It does not seem to me that the two positions are irreconcilable. The first section of the Fine Gael motion, which I support and which I strongly compliment my colleagues on having tabled and argued so capably, simply recognises the difficulties we are...
- Seanad: Water Services: Motion (12 Jan 2011)
David Norris: It has not coughed up. We will be left on our own as usual. I still think this most important element of the matter should be looked at. Of the â¬4.6 billion that has been invested in water services since 2000, â¬2.8 billion has been spent on sewage treatment plants and â¬1.8 billion has been spent on water supply. I am surprised that neither the motion nor the amendment before the...
- Seanad: Water Services: Motion (12 Jan 2011)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)
David Norris: -----the Taoiseach would have no choice but to call an election because the plug would effectively have been pulled on a Government in a state of collapse. A new Government would then be required. On a new Government, it is important that is what we get. It is hoped in this regard that there will be generous support from those who will have to leave Government and from their supporters....
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)
David Norris: At least it is an offer I take seriously, as I take this House seriously. It should not be just President McAleese. I had the pleasure and honour of, and I took pride in, seeing her address a few hundred hard boiled business people in Texas and she had them in the palm of her hand. That is the kind of thing we want. I do not care from what political complexion this comes but it would be...
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)
David Norris: There should be a debate on the situation regarding the banks and the contacts with senior members of the Government, particularly the Taoiseach - that was an astonishing revelation and I agree on this occasion with Senator Alex White. If the question of the dreadful situation at Anglo Irish Bank was not discussed, why not? It suggests that, over a period of many hours, this of all...
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)
David Norris: One has to do one or the other. Senator Leyden asked whether the Government supports the O'Rourke report. I am happy to provide the answer, which is "No". How do I know that? On the first day I returned to the House I tabled a motion on it and the Government side of the House voted against it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)
David Norris: Senator Leyden has the answer on that issue.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)
David Norris: I am putting a question to the Leader. I am asking him to-----
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)
David Norris: Yes, and that is the specific function of the Order of Business, particularly on the first day back when there are no time limits, as I am sure the Cathaoirleach is aware. I respectfully suggest that we should not accept the proposed Order of Business. There should be a debate on No. 1; it should not be passed without debate.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)
David Norris: No, I do not propose an amendment. I simply point out that I will oppose the Order of Business on the grounds that we should discuss No. 1. I am aware that many colleagues in the House are close to county councils.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)
David Norris: There is plenty of time.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)
David Norris: I look forward to a full debate on these matters, which are important. I also look forward to this House being treated with respect and to Members using this session to earn and deserve that respect. Nonsense and cat-calling will certainly not get the respect of the people.
- Seanad: Order of Business (12 Jan 2011)
David Norris: If that is directed at me, I would be happy to oblige.