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Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

David Norris: I beg your pardon.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

David Norris: Absolutely. We can argue the case any way we want but there is no doubt there was a change of position. The Minister has stated it is reactive but that is not particularly good Government. All we are saying is in justice, and to use a phrase dear to the heart of the Soldiers of Destiny, in fairness, some people were given the impression there would be no changes. There has been a change...

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Committee Stage (3 Jul 2007)

David Norris: We should expect a few red herrings and white elephants.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

David Norris: Through the Chair, please.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

David Norris: Now is his chance.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

David Norris: Not any longer than that.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

David Norris: Is going down the drain.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

David Norris: She was wonderful.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

David Norris: He would if he could.

Seanad: Finance (No. 2) Bill 2007: Second Stage. (3 Jul 2007)

David Norris: We are full-time public representatives.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

David Norris: I congratulate the Cathaoirleach on his career. He will be missed. Apart from anything else, God alone knows what we will be landed with in his place. Speaking of which, I welcome back Senator Cassidy whose return shows the Government has been influenced by the Green Party and is intent on a campaign of recycling. This place is getting more like a nature reserve every day. I think of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

David Norris: With regard to today's business, will the Government consider withdrawing the Ethics in Public Office (Amendment) Bill? Apart from anything else, it does not contain a definition of ethics. Does this mean the Government is a stranger to ethics and cannot define it because it does not know what it means? This is likely in light of the legislation on stamp duty. The Minister for Finance...

Seanad: Order of Business (3 Jul 2007)

David Norris: The Cathaoirleach is correct. However, I ask for the removal of the Ethics in Public Office (Amendment) Bill. Consider what was cobbled together with the gene pool and people of like mind. There is a whiff off them that would blind almighty God and they do not have any problems about ethics. This Bill should be withdrawn until the Government understands what is meant by "ethics". I...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2007)

David Norris: I join my colleagues in offering my thanks and praise to the officers and staff of the House and the good words said about those retiring by various colleagues. I wish to mention my colleague on these benches, Senator Henry, with whom I have not always agreed. We have had our ups and downs but she added something special with her particular tone of voice, the reasonable way in which she...

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2007)

David Norris: Deputy Kenny has a better contract than your party does, darling.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2007)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (1 May 2007)

David Norris: The Senator is a social climber.

Seanad: Order of Business (27 Apr 2007)

David Norris: The leader of the Fine Gael group is not present today so Senator Coghlan is agreeing to the Order of Business.