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Seanad: Substance Abuse: Motion (Resumed) (30 Jan 2008)

David Norris: However, we cannot do it in this country only. It must be done Europe-wide. One can fight drugs for as long as one likes and we will be fighting them in 100 years' time but we will have made the situation worse. With regard to alcohol, a schizophrenia or double-think exists. I agree with what Senator Keaveney stated but she was not hard enough on the drinks industry. The Senator made a...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

David Norris: It would be shameful to pursue this family into bankruptcy. The fact that Members on all sides have made this point should give the Government pause to consider. This is part of an increasing trend towards autocratic and non-accountable Government, as evidenced by the new immigration Bill, which should be called the ease of deportation Bill because, although it contains some useful measures,...

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

David Norris: There is no provision for taking a class action in this country. It would have been ruled out immediately if the family had taken a class action.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

David Norris: Hear, hear. There is none this week.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

David Norris: What about congratulating Senator Harris's wife?

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

David Norris: Bravo.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

David Norris: It is not well. How can the Senator say that? In fact it is quite ill.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

David Norris: It is not well.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

David Norris: I hope I will.

Seanad: Order of Business (30 Jan 2008)

David Norris: Despite my disagreement over the state of health of the Celtic tiger I agree with Senator Ó Murchú about the RTE Radio 1 medium wave service, especially because it will represent a further downgrading of the broadcasting of religious services on Sundays and that is very regrettable. I wish to turn to the business of the Ó Cuanacháin family. I have had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Ó...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

David Norris: The other matter I want to raise was also generated by the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs. Yesterday we had a meeting with a former distinguished Member of this House, Dr. Maurice Manning, who is now the head of the Irish Human Rights Commission. He presented to us the views of the Human Rights commission on the question of rendition and, in particular, the involvement of Shannon...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

David Norris: Not worth a damn and not legally binding.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

David Norris: I never suggested that. I suggested we have a debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

David Norris: I thank Senator Ormonde. That is great. Will she let the Chair know?

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

David Norris: We have proof from the Council of Europe, the European Parliament and several jurisdictions and courts in Europe.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Dec 2007)

David Norris: No, he is not.