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Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

David Norris: It was a lot like Monopoly's community chest.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

David Norris: Legislation? My goodness, what an innovation.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

David Norris: The Senator was very restrained to only shave his head and beard.

Seanad: Order of Business (19 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I had intended to second Senator O'Toole's amendments but a little outbreak of Kerry collegiality deprived me of the opportunity to do so. I appear also to be similarly silenced by the Cathaoirleach with regard to the proposals for the repair of this Chamber and its ultimate destination. The Cathaoirleach has no need to wave his glasses at me and the Clerk need not whisper either because I...

Seanad: National Waste Strategy: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State to the House and express my good wishes to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, who I have just learnt is unwell. This debate is important because it concerns a crisis afflicting the globe. Underlying it is the explosion in prosperity and population throughout the globe. Since I graduated from Trinity College, and I am not as...

Seanad: National Waste Strategy: Statements (Resumed) (14 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. That will be enough to staunch the leak. I called out the plumber, who charged me approximately €60, and having examined the washing machine, he told me I would be obliged to get a new one. He asked me how long had it been in my possession and to his amazement, I replied that I had it for only 25 years. However, I look after such things. I have a...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

David Norris: There was a time warp.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I would like the Cathaoirleach to notice how well behaved this side of the House is compared to the other side. We have submissively accepted the Cathaoirleach's ruling with great grace and not challenged it. Perhaps that is because love is in the air on this, St. Valentine's Day. The last rose of summer is blooming in Glasnevin.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I mentioned positive news yesterday but I omitted to mention a significant issue, which is the removal of that nasty, right-wing government in Australia and its replacement by a government headed by Mr. Rudd, who yesterday apologised to the aboriginal people. That was a great and marvellous thing to do.

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I raised the question of China yesterday and I noted the comments of Senator Quinn. One hopes there will be open dialogue and the Olympic Games, which in some ways is a rather squalid event politically, will be used to highlight the situation in China. Far from what Senator Ó Murchú, with whom I rarely disagree, said, the situation in China is getting steadily worse. China has made an...

Seanad: Millennium Development Goal: Motion (13 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I welcome the opportunity to contribute to the debate, which has been very well informed in nature. I was impressed by the Minister of State's contribution at this morning's meeting of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, which was a useful exercise. It will come as no surprise to the Minister of State or other Members to realise that I fully support UNFPA. I had the privilege to visit...

Seanad: Millennium Development Goal: Motion (13 Feb 2008)

David Norris: The then Minister of State also said: Frequently, I receive letters from domestic and international groups on this subject stating that we fund all sorts of services, but that is not the case and the UNFPA does not carry out those services. For example, it does not support or fund the one child policy in China, a main focal point of the criticism we receive. The UNFPA is a good agency . . .

Seanad: Millennium Development Goal: Motion (13 Feb 2008)

David Norris: In November last year, just a few months ago, there was also a smear made on the UNFPA that it exaggerated maternal mortality statistics for some extraordinary reason. The position is quite clear that it was speaking about a case of underestimating maternal mortality. There can be very manipulative and selective quotations, which can be angled in a particular way. For example, the following...

Seanad: Millennium Development Goal: Motion (13 Feb 2008)

David Norris: Does the Senator want to hear more? Other teams, including one from the United Nations, a parliamentary group from the United Kingdom and a multi-faith panel of religious leaders from the United States, came to the same conclusion. The annual human rights report of the United Kingdom indicated, "these allegations are without foundation." There is plenty of good news, including in China....

Seanad: Millennium Development Goal: Motion (13 Feb 2008)

David Norris: The Senator was not correct and I have placed his statements in the correct context. I would not be inclined to mention Nicaragua as I might come back and bite the Senator with that one.

Seanad: Millennium Development Goal: Motion (13 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I know Daniel Ortega and the job that was done on him too.

Seanad: Millennium Development Goal: Motion (13 Feb 2008)

David Norris: A left winger.

Seanad: Criminal Law (Human Trafficking) Bill 2007: Second Stage (13 Feb 2008)

David Norris: I thank Senator Bacik for allowing me to take part in this debate and for sharing her time with me. This Bill is very welcome but is it not an appalling comment on human nature that such a Bill has to be introduced, that there are persons among us, and around the globe, who are prepared to treat other human beings merely as commodities to be bought and sold and ground into slavery of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

David Norris: It is relevant to Senator Feeney.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Feb 2008)

David Norris: Hear, hear.