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Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear. That is disgraceful.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

David Norris: That man is always doing this and the Cathaoirleach should put him in his box.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Yes, he did.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

David Norris: They always employs smear tactics and then they smarmly talk about civilised discussions, which is a load of rubbish.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

David Norris: The Cathaoirleach should adjourn the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

David Norris: The Senator would not recognise fairness if it laid an egg on top of his head.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (Resumed) (11 Nov 2009)

David Norris: One is always in favour of being in harmony with the laws of both the State and the European Union but it is a little fatuous to state the Government will not engage in criminal activity. What a relief for the Irish people. Is the Minister contemplating another section stating that he undertakes not to throw stones through the windows of the Seanad Chamber? It is really daft. I do not...

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Will the Leader arrange a debate on education? It is interesting and, in some ways, very positive that there has been an 8% rise in the number of successful applicants for university. However, this has to be funded. I am very concerned at how education, particularly research and teaching, will be funded in the absence of fees. This issue needs to be discussed. I also ask that we contact...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

David Norris: It is a national emergency.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

David Norris: That is fine. I am just seeking clarification. It seems like a national emergency to me.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Yes.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Yes.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I find myself largely in agreement with Senator O'Toole on this matter. These amendments come between the Short Title and the purpose of the Bill. They seek to obtain as much disclosure, accountability, openness and oversight as possible. I can completely concur with that. This is the single most important legislation this House has seen in my period as a Member because it concerns the...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

David Norris: If it were the best person for the job, it would not matter a twopenny damn.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

David Norris: It is not realistic that the Government's hands could be tied. The Labour Party and Fine Gael amendments, if enacted, would be very significant, bearing in mind that they are significantly different in some ways. The Labour Party gratifyingly refers to the Houses of the Oireachtas while Fine Gael does not.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I assume it is all part of its plan to get rid of this House, about which plan there is varying enthusiasm among the current membership of the party in this House. According to my learned colleague, Senator Joe O'Toole, sections 58, 59 and 60 already contain provision for oversight and the issuing of regular reports. It would require a very substantial argument to convince an...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I am reminded of a couple of supplementary questions I wished to ask having reviewed my notes. I accept what Senator O'Toole said - I note the Minister was nodding in agreement - in regard to the banks' requirement to meet their tier 1 obligations and so on. However, everything else said reinforces the argument for nationalisation of the banks as they would then be required to act in the...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I am sure there is.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Committee Stage (10 Nov 2009)

David Norris: There is a good chance on it; that is excellent. I note the Minister fought a stealth-----