Results 13,061-13,080 of 20,831 for speaker:David Norris
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (3 Nov 2010)
David Norris: There are one or two others who have done so.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (3 Nov 2010)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (3 Nov 2010)
David Norris: On a point of clarification, I ask the Acting Chairman to ask the Senator to name the first lady leader of a party.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (3 Nov 2010)
David Norris: Of the Senator's party.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (3 Nov 2010)
David Norris: Of Fianna Fáil
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (3 Nov 2010)
David Norris: She was leader of the party. I did not realise that.
- Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (3 Nov 2010)
David Norris: No. I find it embarrassing that democracy is not extended to the other ones. That is the argument but I do not agree-----
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (3 Nov 2010)
David Norris: If possible, Members would welcome an opportunity to extend the debate to facilitate those who wish to speak.
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (3 Nov 2010)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)
David Norris: I congratulate my colleague, Senator Pearse Doherty, who I understand has won his action and that this will precipitate a by-election. I hope it also precipitates a general election which this country needs. I agree with Senator Mooney that there will be 15,000 to 20,000 young people outside the gates of the House today and I congratulate them on their organisation. I believe in a free...
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)
David Norris: I am glad there will be a general election very soon.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (3 Nov 2010)
David Norris: Hear, hear. Bang on.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)
David Norris: These are serious and difficult times and we have to try to face them in the most constructive way possible. It is not helped by the fact the level of political discourse in this country has reached a very significant low. There is no respect that I can see for any person connected with politics. I listened to Deputy Michael Noonan being interviewed on "Morning Ireland" just a few days...
- Seanad: Order of Business (2 Nov 2010)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Child Care Inquiry Report: Statements (28 Oct 2010)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Child Care Inquiry Report: Statements (28 Oct 2010)
David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State. Members on all sides have called for a debate such as this, but it was unusual to receive such a rapid and practical response. I am very grateful to the Government for providing us with this opportunity. Each of us shares a natural revulsion at the abuse of children, whether it is physical, emotional or sexual. In this case, all three were combined. It is...
- Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2010)
David Norris: Hear, hear.