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Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)

David Norris: Two years too late.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)

David Norris: That is right; they admitted their programmes were biased already. What about having an unbiased, independent report, which I have asked the Leader to consider------

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Apr 2010)

David Norris: ------agreeing to the call from the Garda ombudsman there should be a full independent report, the call for which has also been squashed? If that is the Leader's idea of democracy-----

Seanad: Women's Participation in Politics: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

David Norris: Many men do not find it attractive either.

Seanad: Women's Participation in Politics: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

David Norris: Bravo.

Seanad: Women's Participation in Politics: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

David Norris: That was a fine and challenging speech by Senator Harris. I also compliment the previous speakers, Senator Fitzgerald, the Minister of State and, most particularly, Senator McDonald. I thought her contribution was challenging and clear. She took on those within the backwoods of her party, which takes political courage. I felt every word she said was right. Of course, it is not applicable...

Seanad: Women's Participation in Politics: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

David Norris: Is it? This is the figure I got from one of the reports so presumably it has been changed. That helpful interruption came from Senator Bacik and we are largely here today because of her initiatives. It was she who proposed the investigation by the committee of the role of women in politics and it was her who secured the services not only of former and present distinguished women politicians...

Seanad: Women's Participation in Politics: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

David Norris: So the committee got it wrong too. Interestingly, according to my report, it states there are 14% in the Dáil and "only" 17% in the Seanad. It should have started with the larger number in the Seanad and then "only" the smaller number in the Dáil. Fianna Fáil took on the issue to an extent. I read the party's gender equality audit and the gender equality action plan. There is a nice...

Seanad: Women's Participation in Politics: Statements. (27 Apr 2010)

David Norris: In that case, being a very biddable male and subservient in all things to the authority of the Chair and the gentle person therein, I will subside. I very much welcome this debate and congratulate the members of the committee, in particular Senator Bacik. It was mentioned that education gives confidence. I was really jealous when Senator Bacik organised a commemoration of the 90th election...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2010)

David Norris: It is clear from what Senator Leyden has said that we are indeed celebrating 1 April here today.

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Apr 2010)

David Norris: I agree strongly with Senator Ó Murchú, who as usual spoke in a very clear, dignified and learned manner about the situation in the Middle East. He is quite right to say we need to have a debate on the situation in Gaza. Perhaps we could also consider the Goldstone report, which has been adopted by the United Nations. The report, which is being discussed by the Joint Committee on Foreign...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Exactly.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Senator Donohoe made a very reasoned and fine speech. Unfortunately, the debate has descended since then. This is regrettable because the matter is far too serious. We have to learn to listen to each other, whether or not we agree. It is up to us to take the temperature down a little bit and apply reason to these issues. I regret that there was a headline in a newspaper today which...

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Exactly.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (31 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Those were the days.

Seanad: Banking: Statements (31 Mar 2010)

David Norris: While I do not wish to interrupt the Minister of State, will copies of the script be made available?

Seanad: Banking: Statements (31 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Sometimes, and some of his views.