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Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Committee and Remaining Stages (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I am not questioning the Cathaoirleach, rather I am asking from where the direction came.

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: If there are less than two minutes left, I will wait and come back later.

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I express my gratitude to Senator O'Toole and take up his question. I claim to be a Christian. I know it is a large claim, of which I am unworthy, but I can answer the Senator's question. Christ reproved the disciple who had cut off the centurion's ear and made him return his sword to the sheath when he was in danger of inevitable death. On the triple lock mechanism, many think both...

Seanad: Defence (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2009: Second Stage (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: It is required under the Constitution, I am afraid.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I reiterate my call for a rolling debate on the economy which would obviate the situation which happened here again today, namely, that the entire Order of Business is distorted by legitimate concerns about the economy. While I agree with much of what Senator O'Toole said, I do not agree that the matter of quantum may not be as relevant as it might appear to be. It is extremely relevant...

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: On a point of order, I received an answer from Senator Leyden who said, "No way". Does he have the authority to refuse this request?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: No, the Minister betrayed his confidentiality in this House under privilege. That is the situation.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I wish to raise a point of order. It is a serious point. This man's reputation has been seriously impugned by Senator Leyden in a manner which is factually incorrect.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I ask the Cathaoirleach to make him withdraw that remark. It was the Minister who betrayed the confidentiality. I do not think he did it maliciously. It most certainly was not Mr. Peter Mathews.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I am glad to learn the Senator can read. I know he can talk.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: It is insider jobbing.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: May I kindly have a response to my suggestion about Mr. Peter Matthews?

Seanad: Order of Business (18 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (17 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I would like to ask the Leader if he has any further news about the case of a Nigerian who is being deported. I thank my colleagues from all sides of the House who wrote to the Minister about the case, which I have raised previously. Last week, many of us met in the corridors a pair of engaging gentlemen who are lobbyists for the tobacco industry. They disingenuously expressed concerns...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Motions (12 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I am surprised that we are back here. It may indicate that careful scrutiny of this legislation is important. I have only just seen the amendments but I understand they are intended to extend the protection of the whistleblower section to personnel under the NAMA umbrella who were not previously covered. That is very important. I had not realised that this was a Fine Gael suggestion. It...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Motions (12 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I absolutely agree.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

David Norris: They are going to relocate the Abbey Theatre to the GPO.

Seanad: Order of Business (12 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I propose an amendment to the Order of Business as announced by the Leader, that No. 1 be taken with debate. Nothing could better illustrate the need for Seanad reform that this farce of an election. The people ought to know that the entire electorate to fill this importance vacancy consists of 226 persons. Councillors are not even involved in this election. It is ludicrous. Let us have...