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Seanad: Energy Resources: Motion (11 Oct 2006)

David Norris: Perhaps it is wind energy.

Seanad: Energy Resources: Motion (11 Oct 2006)

David Norris: Why not?

Seanad: Energy Resources: Motion (11 Oct 2006)

David Norris: It is.

Seanad: Energy Resources: Motion (11 Oct 2006)

David Norris: Great.

Seanad: Energy Resources: Motion (11 Oct 2006)

David Norris: Few would agree with the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business (11 Oct 2006)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

David Norris: On Watergrasshill.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

David Norris: I think it is parochial. Senator Ryan is always chiding us for talking about Dublin.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

David Norris: Yes, they are.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

David Norris: Own goal.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

David Norris: I join with colleagues who have called for a debate on Aer Lingus. It seems quite extraordinary that a Government that promised us this would lead to competition has led us down an alley into which we will have a virtual monopoly. In addition, I understand that there are substantial funds — possibly in excess of €1 billion in cash — in Aer Lingus. Therefore, it is a really sweet deal...

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (11 Oct 2006)

David Norris: I support the call for a debate on that matter. I am concerned about the question of SSIAs. I agree with my colleagues, Senator Brian Hayes and Senator O'Toole, who have called for the Minister for Education and Science to attend the House. It would be a real disincentive if SSIAs were to be taken into consideration in terms of educational grants. It is a kind of Indian giving and it is...

Seanad: Death of Former Member: Expressions of Sympathy (11 Oct 2006)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

David Norris: Under the Cathaoirleach's severe rulings, we cannot have a debate on this matter now. As somebody who has supported women's rights all my political life, I will be happy to bring some plain common sense to it when it takes place. When one gets into political correctness, one is on a sticky wicket. I support my colleague Senator Quinn, who raised the important issue of how urban sprawl...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

David Norris: There is a serious issue here, although it is a slightly grey area. I laugh when I hear the Tánaiste, Deputy McDowell, bellyaching about leaks. Is he serious?

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

David Norris: This matter raises a serious issue which the House should debate. This is the sinister attempts that have been made to undermine politicians. I condemn absolutely the attempt to impugn the reputation of the Taoiseach by offering forged documents to the tribunal.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

David Norris: This was a most disgraceful and criminal act. I hope it will be thoroughly investigated and those responsible brought to account. My final point relates to Babcock and Brown, Eircom and so on. Consumers are getting a lousy deal. We must all do something about this, including Fianna Fáil, the Republican Party, which was effective on ground rent and in getting rid of landlordism. Why are...

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

David Norris: The Senator comes in an hour later.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

David Norris: I would never have imagined that.

Seanad: Order of Business (4 Oct 2006)

David Norris: I am leaving it for the debate and I am happy to do so.