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- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: Of course it has.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: It is a pity he sold beef to Iran and left the Irish taxpayer with the Bill.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: I said that it was a pity Senator Leyden had sold beef to Iran and left the Irish taxpayer to pay the bill.
- Seanad: An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: Yes.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: I will refresh the Minister's memory.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: We had a very pleasant chat over lunch and I am glad to see that the Minister has been restored to his good Laois humour.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: No. What happens in the Members' bar stays in it. When it comes to the restaurant, it is a grey area. Regarding my difficulties with the word "may" where it appears a second time in the amendment, it would be better if it was turned into "shall", but I accept that the matter is covered by subsection (2) which governs the entire process. I am satisfied in that regard and there is no...
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: It does, as I referred to the outsourcing judicial appointments to a group of consultants as one of the most significant aspects. I will finish. There is is just one more paragraph. I am sure the Minister will-----
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: It is not up to the Minister to attack this House. I ask him to withdraw that comment about it being rudderless and leaderless. It is a disgraceful comment, of which he should be ashamed. He can wipe the smirk off his face, too.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: There you are. I will not repeat what you said to me in the division lobby the other day-----
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: -----but it applies to the Minister.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: I have reflected on what he said. I referred very clearly and specifically-----
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: This is what I said: "It is an absolutely essential check and-----"
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: I am coming to a conclusion, if the Minister would stop interrupting me.He is certainly not helping the progress of this Bill in the way he is behaving. He can interrupt me as much as he likes. I do not give a damn. The longer this goes on the better as far as I am concerned, but I am being economic in what I am saying. I will repeat what I said for the Minister's education. The purpose...
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: I did not stray from the amendment and I indicated perfectly clearly that the principle of outsourcing was germane and directly relevant.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: What comment?
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: The Chair is the missing rudder as far as the Minister is concerned.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: The Minister need not bother with his reflections. The former Taoiseach, Deputy Enda Kenny, tried to get rid of the Seanad and he failed dismally.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: It was perfectly right.
- Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (27 Feb 2019)
David Norris: They have been separated by-----