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- Seanad: Stem-Cell Research (Protection of Human Embryos) Bill 2008: Second Stage (26 Nov 2008)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Stem-Cell Research (Protection of Human Embryos) Bill 2008: Second Stage (26 Nov 2008)
David Norris: I welcome the clear and balanced position adopted by the Government in the Minister of State's speech. I was very heartened by it. I do not support the Bill. I do not believe a fertilised embryo is a full human being. I never have believed that and I never will. It reminds me of the abortion debate in which I do not think the men in this House distinguished themselves by valuing their...
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (26 Nov 2008)
David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State and the Bill. As indicated, it is a substantial Bill. There is no need for the Minister of State to apologise for his lengthy introduction to it because it was necessary. This is the first regulation in a long time on the issue. The Minister of State cited a statute of Queen Elizabeth I, which was a long time ago. I will be constructive, as have been my...
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (26 Nov 2008)
David Norris: In that one minute, I will deal with a couple of items. First, I strongly support the business about Daffodil Day. I never have collected and loathe having anything to do with money. I am awful at it and it makes me shiver. Sometimes they make me take up the collection in St. Patrick's Cathedral and I have taken to refusing to do it. I simply will not do it. However, I did help them...
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (26 Nov 2008)
David Norris: It was no problem whatever. I know how terribly important it is. This is a question of change and of being able to give change when using a sealed box. The Minister of State will consider this issue. Another matter, which also was mentioned by Senator Buttimer, was raised by the Respond housing agency. It pertains to the withdrawal of previously agreed State funding, thereby leaving an...
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (26 Nov 2008)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Charities Bill 2007: Second Stage (26 Nov 2008)
David Norris: It is the Senator's human right.
- Seanad: Human Rights Issues (25 Nov 2008)
David Norris: I thank the Minister of State for his humane reply, which I know comes directly from the heart. The UNMIK people at the UN have obfuscated all the way along the line. We cannot accept what they say and the Minister of State should not take anything they say on trust. We must really put teeth into the monitoring process and push for those unfortunate people to be removed from the source of...
- Seanad: Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Second Stage (25 Nov 2008)
David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Peter Power, to the House and welcome the introduction of this timely Bill. While it is not perfect, it is good legislation. I propose to put some of my reservations about the Bill on the record, but to begin I congratulate those civil servants in the Department of Foreign Affairs who worked so hard to achieve what they thought was the best...
- Seanad: Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Second Stage (25 Nov 2008)
David Norris: I wish to make one further point. It is absolutely appalling to think that Ireland would consider engaging in military exercise of either an aggressive or defensive kind with people who may well use such weapons during the course of that military operation. We must not do so as it is the wink and snigger and gives them moral permission. It is so queasily ambiguous that I am 100% against...
- Seanad: Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Second Stage (25 Nov 2008)
David Norris: Mine would be the same amendments basically.
- Seanad: Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Second Stage (25 Nov 2008)
David Norris: Will the legislation be identical in every single country?
- Seanad: Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Second Stage (25 Nov 2008)
David Norris: I apologise to the Minister of State for missing those few sentences. I needed to take an urgent telephone call.
- Seanad: Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Second Stage (25 Nov 2008)
David Norris: That would be great.
- Seanad: Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Second Stage (25 Nov 2008)
David Norris: Splendid.
- Seanad: Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Second Stage (25 Nov 2008)
David Norris: Excellent. I will push those amendments with renewed vigour. I thank the Minister of State for his help.
- Seanad: Cluster Munitions and Anti-Personnel Mines Bill 2008: Second Stage (25 Nov 2008)
David Norris: What is acceptable harm to civilians?
- Seanad: Human Rights Issues (25 Nov 2008)
David Norris: I am glad the Minister of State is in the House. I am sure he will be interested in what I have to say on this significant matter. On 18 November, only a week ago, I attended a meeting of the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee on Human Rights at which a presentation was given by Mr. Polansky, head of mission, Kosovo Roma Refugee Foundation. He told an unimaginable...
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996: Referral to Joint Committee (25 Nov 2008)
David Norris: I support Senator Regan's point. I actuallyââ
- Seanad: Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act 1996: Referral to Joint Committee (25 Nov 2008)
David Norris: I am not debating it. I would just like to explain, in terms of the business of the Houseââ