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Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: If I am correct, this has to do with the commencement date of 1 July. This is extremely important because I have been advised that the Bill will not carry the same weight in supporting the bio-fuel industry, particularly in the Wexford-Waterford area, if the commencement date is not fixed clearly as 1 July. I have just received the amendments and I am assuming that is the case. Will the...

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: It will commence on that date.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: I thank the Minister.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: While I understand the prudent caution of Senator O'Reilly, I am fairly confident in the young but very dynamic bio-fuels industry that has been established particularly in the region of County Wexford. It is important we understand that this is within the European context and it is a requirement under European directives among other things. That makes this very important legislation...

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: As I understand it, this will include additional materials and not those originally contemplated such as fuel oils. I very much welcome that. With the indulgence of the House, I would like to tell the Minister a story.

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: Not only is there an end to it, more importantly there is a point to it which relates directly to these amendments. Last week, I flew down to Cork and was driven to the Sacred Heart school in Clonakilty. I saw a number of exciting transition year projects there, but one of them relates directly to this. I felt extraordinary hope in the young people of Ireland when I met a group of young...

Seanad: Energy (Biofuel Obligation and Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: Good. I now come back to my old pals who have been briefing me - Green Biofuels. They are exploring ways to produce bio-fuel from algae and seaweed. They are following the lead of the transition year students in the Sacred Heart school in Clonakilty. They are involved in a research and development project into the use of algae and seaweed oils as raw materials for bio-fuel production....

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: Does Senator Ó Murchú also support discrimination against black people and Jews?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: Senator Boyle was tweeting away.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: What a surprise.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: On a point of order, a Chathaoirligh-----

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: I believe Senator Regan, whom I respect very much, as a lawyer should know that it was a totally inappropriate comment.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: I expect he felt quite at home when he heard Senators Walsh, Ó Murchú, Hanafin and Mullen.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: I have been here from the beginning but there is a blackspot here.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: My colleagues, Senators Ó Murchú, Hanafin, Walsh and Mullen, waxed eloquently, if misguidedly and irrationally, about conscience. I invite them to join me in voting against the Bill if their consciences are real and it is not just a stunt. I will vote against the Bill because, as it stands, it will do violence against children. Let them take the consequences, if they have such consciences.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: I support the calls of various Members for a debate on the question of integrity in politics and the current situation regarding one Member of this House. While Senator Callely can be invited to make a statement, he cannot be compelled to do so. He was appointed by the Taoiseach, not elected, and I do not believe the Taoiseach has the power to remove him, although he may remove the whip. A...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: I should like to hear this elucidated by the Deputy Leader. He is saying there will be extra sittings in July. The least we are entitled to is to be given some degree of information as to when in July we will be sitting. The Order of Business in this House is absolutely chaotic.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (3 Jun 2010)

David Norris: I thank the Deputy Leader for that clarification.