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Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)

David Norris: This clearly indicates that the Seanad is less significant than not just the Dáil, but also any committee that happens to be sitting. If the Dáil does not sit, there is no "Oireachtas Report" at all, although the Oireachtas consists of two Chambers. This attitude is reinforced by regular media reports and publications dealing allegedly with the "general election" that, on closer perusal,...

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)

David Norris: We were supposed to meet on Tuesday, but we met today. What is going on? As we are paid for this, we should be professional.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)

David Norris: It is very good idea.

Seanad: Seanad Reform: Motion (20 Jan 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

David Norris: That is mentioned in motion No. 22.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

David Norris: Good.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

David Norris: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business, namely, that we take No. 1 with discussion at the conclusion of the Order of Business. I congratulate my good friend, Senator Paschal Mooney, who is one of the finest orators I have ever heard in this House. He lent his eloquence to the defence of human rights consistently during his previous term in the House. I take pleasure in welcoming...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

David Norris: The Senator is right.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

David Norris: They can give good advice on how to demolish it anyway.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Jan 2010)

David Norris: That would be a great idea.

Seanad: Forestry (Amendment) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (17 Dec 2009)

David Norris: I would like to say with overpowering irrelevance that I was charmed to be mentioned by Senator Ó Brolcháin in his earlier contribution. As Oscar Wilde said, the only thing worse than being talked about is not being talked about. However, I point out I have spoken passionately in earlier debates on the subject. My mother's family, the Mac Giolla Phádraig - Fitzpatrick - family planted...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

David Norris: It would be a hell of a lot easier if I was not interrupted. The second group to which I refer are employees of the Central Bank. While I know they are not popular, these employees have a strong moral and legal case. I understand that in the first draft of the Bill they were featured in the list of groups excluded from the measure. Why are they no longer excluded? According to the...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

David Norris: I had anticipated being in a position to speak while the Minister of Sate, Deputy Mansergh, was in the House, but I would like to ask the current Minister of State to listen to what I have to say and take it to his colleagues in the Government. Having made his contribution, Senator Walsh should perhaps let the Minister of State listen to what is being said in the House as a matter of...

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

David Norris: I will take as much time as some of the previous speakers took.

Seanad: Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Bill 2009: Second Stage (17 Dec 2009)

David Norris: There is plenty of time, oceans of it.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Dec 2009)

David Norris: For Lord Mayor.