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

David Norris: We have a good chance.

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

David Norris: I am not directly discussing that amendment but am using it as an analogy for what I wish to say, namely, that in the composition of these committees, whatever about muzzling of civil servants - I point out that the Minister has indicated there are precedents in other enactments to justify this - or utterances made in public, will the Minister agree that given this is such a serious matter it...

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

David Norris: I am glad I gave that opening to the Minister.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Pat Kenny did not like it, but it is the kind of stuff that is dished out to us all the time. We take it, we are so supine.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Excellent.

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I received the Cathaoirleach's ruling in respect of the matter I proposed to raised on the Adjournment relating to Aer Lingus pensions. I accept that ruling in light of the fact the Cathaoirleach's knowledge of the matter may be incomplete. I wish to ask if he might obtain for me further legal information with regard to whether the Minister has responsibility in this area. I am of the view...

Seanad: Order of Business (10 Nov 2009)

David Norris: It is an absolute outrage. It appears there is one rule for the rich and another for the vulnerable. I have been issuing warnings about this matter for quite some time. While I am awaiting the Cathaoirleach's ruling on this matter - I ask that he raise the matter directly with the Minister - would he be kind enough to permit me to ask the Leader if he will make time available for a debate...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

David Norris: What about the credit rating agencies that are totally discredited and are up to their hocks in foul toxic loans?

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Many of these institutions are primarily responsible for what happened in the United States and yet they are still allowed to get away with it.

Seanad: Defence Forces Equipment (9 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I am extremely grateful to the Minister for Finance for staying behind to hear the debate on this motion at a late hour. This is a matter of military provision and also morality. I was able to change my vote on the Lisbon treaty on foot of a clear guarantee I had received from the Minister for Foreign Affairs that we would distance ourselves from the attitudes displayed by the European...

Seanad: Defence Forces Equipment (9 Nov 2009)

David Norris: That is the line I quoted already.

Seanad: Defence Forces Equipment (9 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I thank the Minister for his reply. I ask that the report of this Adjournment matter be transmitted to the Minister for Defence so that he may consider it himself, as I do not hold the Minister for Finance to be responsible. He has made a strong, indirect argument for an embargo. The EuroMed agreement, which has been referred to, has human rights protocols attached to it. There is strong...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Yes, you did.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

David Norris: We also think we are a Catholic country but we are not.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

David Norris: We have not had the full Ryan report yet but I am looking forward to it.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Not for me.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Haughey. I have found this a disappointing debate. By and large, there has been much rhetoric supported by inaccurate statements but nothing radical in what has been said so far. I say this because we have been challenged from those on the Government side of the House to come up with new ideas. I cannot claim my ideas are brilliant but they are...

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

David Norris: And you end up getting screwed.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

David Norris: Yes there is: Japan.

Seanad: National Asset Management Agency Bill 2009: Second Stage (9 Nov 2009)

David Norris: The Japanese economy was down for 19 years.