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- Seanad: EU Council Decision: Motion (26 Nov 2009)
David Norris: I understand that but business has collapsed earlyââ
- Seanad: EU Council Decision: Motion (26 Nov 2009)
David Norris: I insist on the right to state that on a point of order I object to the adjournment of the Seanad because I believe we should discuss this matter, which is vitally important. A major national newspaper, the paper of record, is being required to pay â¬600,000 in damages in a situation where costs usually follow the event.
- Seanad: EU Council Decision: Motion (26 Nov 2009)
David Norris: This must not be allowed by the Supreme Court of our country.
- Seanad: EU Council Decision: Motion (26 Nov 2009)
David Norris: It is extraordinaryââ
- Seanad: EU Council Decision: Motion (26 Nov 2009)
David Norris: ââgiven that the principle that the newspaper was correct to protect its sources was upheld by the Supreme Court.
- Seanad: EU Council Decision: Motion (26 Nov 2009)
David Norris: I ask the House to recognise that this is an urgent national matter that could cripple the national newspapers of our country.
- Seanad: EU Council Decision: Motion (26 Nov 2009)
David Norris: The Seanad should not adjourn. I object to its adjournment and I intend to call a vote on it.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)
David Norris: At the beginning of this difficult economic period over a year ago I sounded a warning about the Government's sinister manoeuvrings in seeking to dismantle every single State agency, including the Combat Poverty Agency, the Equality Authority and the Irish Human Rights Commission, which protected the vulnerable. It was done with little protest. Despite the fact that the issue was raised...
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)
David Norris: It never was.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)
David Norris: It is a civil action.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)
David Norris: Well done to Senator Boyle's party.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)
David Norris: And in this House.
- Seanad: Order of Business (26 Nov 2009)
David Norris: There was a military dictatorship in Argentina.
- Seanad: Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Flooding: Statements (Resumed) (25 Nov 2009)
David Norris: I thank my colleague, Senator Quinn, for sharing time and I welcome the Minister of State. This undoubtedly is a significant climatic event that can be placed in a number of different contexts, that is, local, national and global. At the national level, the most significant point is that a natural calamity was augmented by the release of water. I do not take sides in this regard and am not...
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Nov 2009)
David Norris: What is the position on Private Members' time?
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Nov 2009)
David Norris: Has the Labour Party conceded its time?
- Seanad: Business of Seanad (25 Nov 2009)
David Norris: That is quite different to what the Leader said previously.
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)
David Norris: I also welcome our new Member. There will be a further occasion to discuss the process of election and everything else but he is very welcome. It is good to have young people in the House. With regard to the situation that confronts us nationally, these are apocalyptic times. We have an economic emergency and then are hit by the weather. As a trade unionist, I was extremely proud of the...
- Seanad: Order of Business (25 Nov 2009)
David Norris: On a point of order, as a sporting man, would the Cathaoirleach describe that as a one horse race?