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Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I also welcome these amendments, particularly in light of the valiant fight of the people in the Shell to Sea campaign. They stood up for the justifiable rights of Irish citizens in protecting their homes. They were vilified and calumniated all over the place, including in this House, in newspapers and on television programmes. I recall with horror a particular television programme, which...

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: It does not make the slightest difference to me if people who have a very different perspective also share the same objective on one instance. This is a good, positive and forward-looking amendment. I wish it had been tabled before that situation arose in the west.

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I used the words "calumniate" and "vilify", but I do not think I used the word "angels". One does not have to be an angel to be the subject of calumny and vilification.

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I played only a minor part in the passage of this Bill but, listening to the debate, I was impressed by the fact that the Minister considered suggestions from parties other than his own to strengthen the Bill. I also welcomed the opportunity to make my little intervention about the Corrib situation. I was entertained by the Minister of State's attempt to escape early because it seemed he...

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I will be grateful for the Minister of State's support and hope it is on the record of the House. If the party gives me the opportunity, I shall certainly run.

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I apologise for interrupting the Minister of State's fine contribution. However, I was wondering whether copies of her speech will be made available.

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I also welcome the Minister of State. I was unusual in welcoming the Cabinet reshuffle and the general Government move. I specified this development. The separation of equality issues from the Department of Justice, Equality of Law Reform in a new arrangement between the current Minister and the Minister for Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs, Deputy Pat Carey, is welcome news and must...

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: The Green Party, the Minister of State and the other Green members of the Government made sure the damage was as limited as possible and they fought to reverse it. Part of that reversal has landed the Minister of State in the House tonight. Women are in this wonderful situation where they are a minority although they are 51% of the population. I am not good at arithmetic but even I can see...

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: The Green Party, the Minister of State and the other Green members of the Government made sure the damage was as limited as possible and they fought to reverse it. Part of that reversal has landed the Minister of State in the House tonight. Women are in this wonderful situation where they are a minority although they are 51% of the population. I am not good at arithmetic but even I can see...

Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: It came from the Seanad.

Seanad: Petroleum (Exploration and Extraction) Safety Bill 2010 [Seanad Bill amended by the Dáil]: Report and Final Stages. (30 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Why can we not deal with this straight away?

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: Senator Buttimer will not concede.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I welcome the Cabinet reshuffle. I am glad Deputy Connick who was excellent on "Operation Transformation" has been appointed Minister of State. More important from my point of view as one of the people who campaigned against interference in so many of the organisations which support vulnerable people in society - I particularly deplore the manner in which the Department of Justice, Equality...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I believe the Green Party, which supported us in this, has achieved a success in terms of our fight in this regard with Government. I welcome this development and I am, as a Member of this side of the House, happy to say that. I am interested in human rights as are many Members. There are fine contributors on this issue on both sides of the House. For that reason, I am sure Members will be...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: It has shown great courage removing its operation from China. I hope it will be successful in transferring to Hong Kong. The significant issues in this regard are Tibet, human rights, Tiananmen Square and the Falun Gong. I learned yesterday in a meeting with Senator O'Toole and Dongxue Dai that the process of murdering people to harvest their organs is probably continuing within China, an...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: I am looking for a debate on this issue and in particular on Anglo Irish Bank. I will say something on the matter today during the debate on the Finance Bill. However, this is one of the banks that were one of the principal causes of the financial disaster. People who are on the streets, have lost their homes, are unemployed and affected by the Passport Office strike and the chaos that...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: -----look at people in Anglo Irish Bank and ask whether they should be rewarded. I do not believe so.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: We shall not have creationism since she apparently believes Einstein wrote the theory of evolution.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: While he doubled the national debt, he did not ruin the country. Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed). (24 Mar 2010)

David Norris: One must ask oneself whether it really is a great day.