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Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: If it proves impossible for Senator Bacik to have her amendment considered within this timeframe, this Bill is probably constitutionally suspect.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: That is an outrage. I demand that we listen to the Acting Leader and that we ask him to ensure the democratic processes are fulfilled.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: I thank the Acting Leader. A significant point has been won by this side.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: Mind the gap.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: I express my gratitude to the acting leader. This is an important moment for the House.

Seanad: Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: I support the amendment, which strengthens the protection of whistleblowers. As Senator Bacik said, it is a nuanced view. One could say that having an opinion that "it" has been committed does not require "it" to have been committed. At the same time, this will offer reassurance to people who have a suspicion or an opinion that something may have gone wrong, where the person is not in a...

Seanad: Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: Bravo. Well done to the Minister. That is brilliant.

Seanad: Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2008: Committee Stage (Resumed). (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: As the person who fought that battle on the issue, if Senator Bacik, whose amendment this is, is satisfied, I will certainly accept it, as I am sure she will.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: I note that exception was taken to the use of the word "asylum". An asylum is a place of refuge and we should remind ourselves that we are in such a place. We are very privileged to be Members of this House and we are insulated, especially from the weather which obtains outside at present. We should consider those who do not have our privileges and who are weak and vulnerable. I refer to...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: -----that in his view there is an argument to be advanced in respect of this matter under Article 29 of the Constitution. The Deputy may be the appropriate person to take the constitutional action to which I refer-----

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: -----and I hope he does so.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: Is the Cathaoirleach quite sure that is the case?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: I had understood that the Cathaoirleach ruled on this issue yesterday and that it was decided that the matter is not one which is susceptible to debate in the House. I am, therefore, astonished that Senator Callely feels free to raise it again, especially as the Cathaoirleach indicated yesterday that the matter is not appropriate to discuss it in the House. Perhaps my memory is wrong but...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: In that event, will the Cathaoirleach indicate if it is appropriate that this matter should be raised again in this manner and in this House by the Senator in question?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: On a point of order, it is important that the matter be clarified. Apparently, a ruling has been given which may be misguided and could create a precedent that would be dangerous for this House. On the point I raised - I do not intend to insult or denigrate Senator Callely in any way - there is a technical matter. First, the issue into which he wandered, having appropriately raised the...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: It will be both at the same time.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: Will the Leader address other serious points I raised? I raised some serious points about the proceedings in the House and the question of the economy. I would be grateful if the Leader dealt with those rather than dealing with an aside.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: I would scarcely discuss the Leader's behaviour with Senator O'Toole. He is not a leader and I am a Whip.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: The invitation is patent nonsense.