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Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: As we do not have a leader, I am unlikely to fill that position. The Leader is obviously unaware of the philosophical concept of Occam's razor.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: Senator Cassidy appeared confused when I mentioned the principle of Occam's razor. For his information, the principle prohibits the hypothetical discussion of the non-existent.

Seanad: Business of Seanad (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: This is another daft decision.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2010)

David Norris: It certainly was.

Seanad: Election of Member to Dáil Éireann (30 Nov 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

David Norris: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

David Norris: I second the amendment moved by Senator Fitzgerald. Will the terms of the memorandum of agreement be laid before both Houses of the Oireachtas in order that the representatives of the people can vote upon them? If not, in what sense can this Parliament be described as a democracy? Are we in the Oireachtas the servants of the people or merely the lackeys of our own morally and financially...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Nov 2010)

David Norris: Senator Leyden's respect for the Chair is noted.

Seanad: Request to move Adjournment of Seanad under Standing Order 30 (30 Nov 2010)

David Norris: I seek the adjournment of the Seanad under Standing Order 30 to discuss a matter of public importance: the need for Seanad Éireann to discuss the terms of the IMF bailout, the involvement of the Oireachtas in its approval and democratic accountability to the people. A deal has been done over the heads of the people by a discredited Government, which has lost the support of the electorate,...

Seanad: Request to move Adjournment of Seanad under Standing Order 30 (30 Nov 2010)

David Norris: "Yet, ordinary Irish citizens are now bearing the burden of these debts-----

Seanad: Request to move Adjournment of Seanad under Standing Order 30 (30 Nov 2010)

David Norris: -----or, to be more accurate, they are bearing a burden much larger than the debt because the spending cuts have caused a severe recession."

Seanad: Request to move Adjournment of Seanad under Standing Order 30 (30 Nov 2010)

David Norris: "So, in addition-----

Seanad: Request to move Adjournment of Seanad under Standing Order 30 (30 Nov 2010)

David Norris: -----to taking on the banks' debts, the Irish are suffering from plunging incomes and high unemployment."

Seanad: Request to move Adjournment of Seanad under Standing Order 30 (30 Nov 2010)

David Norris: I do not think it was a rant.

Seanad: Request to move Adjournment of Seanad under Standing Order 30 (30 Nov 2010)

David Norris: It clearly demonstrates this House is a total farce. If it is not a matter of national importance, what on Earth is?

Seanad: Request to move Adjournment of Seanad under Standing Order 30 (30 Nov 2010)

David Norris: It is outrageous.

Seanad: Request to move Adjournment of Seanad under Standing Order 30 (30 Nov 2010)

David Norris: I seek an explanation of why you do not think it is not a matter of national urgency. I appeal to you to rethink or advise the House-----

Seanad: Request to move Adjournment of Seanad under Standing Order 30 (30 Nov 2010)

David Norris: -----why it is not a matter of national urgency.

Seanad: Request to move Adjournment of Seanad under Standing Order 30 (30 Nov 2010)

David Norris: We are in a really delicate situation.

Seanad: Request to move Adjournment of Seanad under Standing Order 30 (30 Nov 2010)

David Norris: I think the Cathaoirleach should adjourn House in order that he can reconsider his position because this is completely outrageous.