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Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2009)

David Norris: I also listened to the news interview with the Fianna Fáil backbenchers and I was struck, in particular, by something Deputy McGuinness said. He used an interesting metaphor when he said it was time for the brain to be connected to the backbone. It is absolutely true and is particularly true in the case of the Taoiseach. This is a time for firm, clear and decisive action which we have not...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Dec 2009)

David Norris: Will the Leader confirm that discussions on the Murphy report will continue on a further day if they are not completed within the allocated time?

Seanad: Report by Commission of Investigation into Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin: Statements (3 Dec 2009)

David Norris: I invite the Minister to give the House an example in order that we know what he is talking about.

Seanad: Report by Commission of Investigation into Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin: Statements (3 Dec 2009)

David Norris: It is very important to know what he is talking about.

Seanad: Report by Commission of Investigation into Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin: Statements (3 Dec 2009)

David Norris: The Minister could be right but he did not tell us what it was.

Seanad: Report by Commission of Investigation into Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin: Statements (3 Dec 2009)

David Norris: It was.

Seanad: Report by Commission of Investigation into Catholic Archdiocese of Dublin: Statements (3 Dec 2009)

David Norris: Most of the gardaí involved behaved well.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear. It is disgraceful.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)

David Norris: It is important in the light of the Murphy report and at this time of Advent to state clearly that the Christian message, with its gospel values of tolerance, compassion and love, is still vital and relevant, but it needs a visionary church or churches to implement it. We do not have this, rather we have a series of decaying bureaucracies. All of Christendom has been shamed by the behaviour...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)

David Norris: Any person who puts the niceties of diplomatic etiquette above the welfare, safety and protection from rape of children has no place in this country as a representative of a Christian church. I say this because he is supposed to be a diplomat. I agree with my colleagues, some of whom have said there is a separation of church and State. It is not up to me to tell any bishop to resign,...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)

David Norris: The Cathaoirleach should convene a meeting of the Committee on Procedure and Privilege to address this issue properly and positively.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Dec 2009)

David Norris: I hope the Senator is not referring to me.

Seanad: Pre-Budget Outlook: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

David Norris: Of course, we would do so.

Seanad: Pre-Budget Outlook: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

David Norris: With the permission of the House, I wish to share time with Senator Fergal Quinn.

Seanad: Pre-Budget Outlook: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State. I saw that he enjoyed the tributes to his modesty as compared with his predecessor. I am not the slightest bit interested in political point-scoring by parties. As an ordinary citizen, taxpayer and Member of this House I say a pox on both your houses. I am not really bothered. It is a matter for a further day to have a historical review to see where...

Seanad: Pre-Budget Outlook: Statements (1 Dec 2009)

David Norris: Would the Government buy a used car from Fitch?

Seanad: EU Council Decision: Motion (26 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I wish to raise a matter of urgent importance and will not agree to the adjournment of the Seanad until this matter has been at least recorded in this House. I am speaking about the extraordinary judgment of the Supreme Court today in which The Irish Times which was vindicated in terms of the public record is being forced——