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Seanad: Supplementary Budget Statement 2009: Statements (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Mansergh, but it is a qualified welcome. I do not mean any disparagement to his talents because I have known him as a very senior and capable public servant, a distinguished Member of this House, and a very capable Minister who understands clearly these matters, but for such a serious debate it would have been welcome if the Minister for Finance...

Seanad: Supplementary Budget Statement 2009: Statements (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: I have not. The Cathaoirleach can be flexible.

Seanad: Supplementary Budget Statement 2009: Statements (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: He did but he looked exhausted.

Seanad: Supplementary Budget Statement 2009: Statements (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: While I do not wish to be discourteous by interrupting the Minister of State, with the indulgence of the House I wish to raise a point of order.

Seanad: Supplementary Budget Statement 2009: Statements (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: Will the Minister of State supply Members with a copy of his speech?

Seanad: Supplementary Budget Statement 2009: Statements (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: I thank him. I also note the budget package was not made available universally. Only those who were in the Chamber on the day got it and Members have not received it. That is a pity and it does not help the debate. I apologise for the interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear. About time.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: I agree with my colleague Senator Twomey that we need a full debate on the budget, particularly on the national property management agency, as I call it. I suggested it in the House four months ago. All the banks must be nationalised. If I am permitted to be heard by being reported, I wish to point out that I initiated and ran successfully two businesses in this city for many years, yet in...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: I know it is but I have said nothing that is prejudicial. I have asked for and I demand an inquiry into the leaks.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: I want a reply today from the Leader. I and many others, including Senator Labhrás Ó Murchú on the Government benches, spoke out against the revolting practice of torture. We now know that medical personnel were involved in supervising and assisting in torture with the help of the CIA. This is based on a leaked report by the International Committee of the Red Cross. I do not believe we...

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: Scaremongering.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: Senator Walsh is scaremongering. It is disgraceful.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: Senator Walsh is a disgrace. He is just looking for a headline on the basis of scaremongering.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: This is a complete and total misrepresentation.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: I support freedom of speech and not rubbish.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: I agree.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Apr 2009)

David Norris: Hear, hear.