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Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

David Norris: I support my colleagues in calling for a debate on the economy. I understand that debate will take place shortly, which I welcome. As a neutral, non-party observer, I note an amazing sea-change in the political atmosphere of this House in just one week. Last week, Senator Alex White made some very trenchant points about the economy. He was howled down and political charges were shot at...

Seanad: Order of Business (2 Jul 2008)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Visit of Former Member (1 Jul 2008)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Situation in Zimbabwe: Statements (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)

David Norris: I welcome that Senator Cummins described President Mugabe as a dictator. I did so in this House ten years ago. I was publicly reprimanded and a demand was made that I withdraw the comment. I am glad that I did not. That was on the occasion that President Mugabe visited UCD. While there when answering a question from a young woman who had great courage he continued to attack and trash the...

Seanad: Situation in Zimbabwe: Statements (Resumed) (1 Jul 2008)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

David Norris: The Government should get on and do the job.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

David Norris: I would welcome a debate on the economy and I share the concern expressed by colleagues, in particular with regard to the response of the Government to what is a critical economic situation, which appears to be to license every possible form of gambling, including casinos, which would not give one much encouragement. I hope to take the opportunity to speak on Zimbabwe so I will not refer to...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

David Norris: I must say this. I feel very angry, hurt, upset and disgusted by the mean-minded attempts by a small rump around here to drain every little atom of celebration, affirmation and joy from these proceedings. Those people are usually the ones who go on about being Christian. I deplore this. It makes me ashamed that there should be such mean-mindedness in this House.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

David Norris: If there is a real concern about marriage, I will sign up to anything. Where do Senators think I came out of? I came out of a long, good and happy marriage.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

David Norris: I will support marriage and everything in terms of civil partnership and civil marriage for gay people. Members should ask that grandmother, Mrs. Gill, in the heartland of this country whether she is supporting marriage or attacking it. I know who is attacking marriage in this country. It is the people who do not know when they are well off, how to support marriage or how to be generous.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

David Norris: I will pray for the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

David Norris: Where are they now?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

David Norris: Will that be the full Bill?

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

David Norris: It is shocking.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 Jul 2008)

David Norris: In a debate in UCD he attacked gay people and got applauded by the audience for doing it.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

David Norris: Mr. Sarkozy might want to consider his remarks about the Irish voters dropping him into the merde.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

David Norris: Last Thursday, with the permission of the Cathaoirleach, I raised the question of a person whose human rights were seriously violated with the collaboration of official agencies here. I did so at his request and followed the etiquette of the House by not putting his name on the record. He has since attempted to get this case taken up by our courageous journalists, financial and otherwise....

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

David Norris: I do it at his request.

Seanad: Order of Business (24 Jun 2008)

David Norris: I understand the Cathaoirleach's feelings, but I am sure he will understand mine where a man cannot get justice because of the gutlessness of the media and it uses this as an excuse. I have now removed that excuse from them with the permission of the person involved. I wish to raise the question of rendition, which emerged in Amnesty International's report. I am asking for a discussion on...