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- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)
David Norris: On a point of order, I seek clarification. When the Leader says one from each side, does he mean "Yes" and "No"?
- Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (17 Apr 2008)
David Norris: The Leader said clearly that he wanted MEPs from each side. Does he mean from each party or one from the "Yes" and "No" sides for balance? In light of the McKenna judgment, it would be improper not to have spokespersons from each side.
- Seanad: Kidnapping and Detention of Ms Ingrid Betancourt: Motion (10 Apr 2008)
David Norris: With the permission of the House I wish to share my time with Senator Bacik.
- Seanad: Kidnapping and Detention of Ms Ingrid Betancourt: Motion (10 Apr 2008)
David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State to the House. It is a very good day. It is excellent that this motion is an all-party one signed by the representatives of the different groups. I had forgotten this motion was on the Order Paper when I tabled the other one as a result of direct contact from the campaign to release Ingrid Betancourt. I proposed the simple idea that there should be contact...
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)
David Norris: I do not propose to get involved in a contest of seniority, and I understand both Senators O'Toole and Ross raised this matter earlier in the last century.
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)
David Norris: It is very important we discuss this matter because there are different views. Different views may be held with integrity, but there is no factual question that the Olympic Games and the events surrounding it are intensely political. That is why political leaders from all over the world, who would not know the difference between ju-jitsu and an egg and spoon race, are attending. They will...
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)
David Norris: We were not. Go away out of that.
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)
David Norris: So we are on the wrong side now.
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)
David Norris: I should think so. A united Ireland is news to me this morning. Well done. It is Nobel prize stuff.
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)
David Norris: Full respect.
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)
David Norris: Is Senator Butler interrupting Senator Regan?
- Seanad: Order of Business (10 Apr 2008)
David Norris: Senator Regan has hardly had an opportunity to speak.
- Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (9 Apr 2008)
David Norris: I am a little rushed in my speech because I have just left the first meeting of the Oireachtas Sub-Committee on Human Rights.
- Seanad: Civil Law (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2006: Second Stage (9 Apr 2008)
David Norris: I am not at all fit. The Minister of State is correct and I thank him for his concern. I promise to do better and during the week I am going to inspect the fitness room. Enough of my immediate personal circumstances. I want to address the personal circumstances of some of the even more afflicted members of our community. I want to address one specific element only because this is a rag...
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)
David Norris: In light of the Leader's very kind agreement to allocate an hour on Thursday, I am happy to withdraw the amendment.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)
David Norris: I support my colleagues. It is notable that the call came from across the House that we should have a debate on the Olympic Games and China. We have a comprehensive motion, No. 8, in the name of the Independent Senators about the position, for example, of the Tibetan people under the Dalai Lama. Driving the Olympic torch through Tibet is tantamount to driving a dagger through the heart of...
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)
David Norris: Two of the four are liars though â Blair and Bush. They could not tell the truth if they were in thumbscrews.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)
David Norris: Hear, hear.