Results 18,261-18,280 of 20,831 for speaker:David Norris
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)
David Norris: Myself and Senator Ryan.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)
David Norris: Hear, hear.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (23 May 2006)
David Norris: No.
- Seanad: Energy Strategy: Motion. (17 May 2006)
David Norris: This motion is very timely. It addresses one of the burning issues of the day in a non-aggressive, non-confrontational way and I do not understand why every Member of this House cannot support it as originally placed on the Order Paper. It states: "That Seanad Ãireann recognises the need to develop a national energy strategy that will address Ireland's over-dependence on oil and replace it...
- Seanad: Ageism Policy: Statements. (17 May 2006)
David Norris: As someone who has almost reached the age of 62, I have a vested interest in this issue.
- Seanad: Ageism Policy: Statements. (17 May 2006)
David Norris: I feel a certain sense of triumph at my survival to this age, although I have reached the point where I review death notices with increasing interest. I pay tribute not only to the agencies mentioned in the Minister of State's speech but also to Age Concern, with which I have worked, on its efforts to inform the general public. I have noticed that men seem to die very soon after retirement,...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2006)
David Norris: I second the amendment.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2006)
David Norris: I second the amendment proposed by Senator Ross. I share these concerns, especially about the arrogance of Mr. Blair to which Senator Ross referred, and the fact that he pre-empted a report he commissioned. He announced a decision before he had received the report, a curious way of behaving. I ask the Leader about the fate of the insurance Bill promised to groups such as the Irish Haemophilia...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2006)
David Norris: On the subject of technology, I received a curious circular from the Cathaoirleach about the prohibition of Blackberries in this House. Is it intended to extend this to cover raspberries also?
- Seanad: Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 May 2006)
David Norris: I, too, welcome the Minister of State to the House. I wish to make some comments on this Bill, which I welcome and I wish the road safety authority success. There has not been a glorious history of success in this area. The Government has been confronted by the resignation of Eddie Shaw who addressed the Joint Committee on Transport of which I was a member. He was fairly trenchant in his...
- Seanad: Road Safety Authority Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (16 May 2006)
David Norris: "The Moving Finger writes; and, having writ, Moves on." I cannot recall the verse but I understand the Chair's admonishment and the reason for it. The road safety authority is to be welcomed. The primary aim must be to make Irish road users respect the law. In order for that to happen, we must give them laws they can respect because this is not the case at present. Many of the laws are a...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (16 May 2006)
David Norris: I concur with Senator O'Toole that this is an unofficial strike which does not have union sanction and that unions have behaved responsibly. It is somewhat unfair to transfer by analogy events taking place within the rail services to Aer Lingus in an attempt to discredit those, such as myself, who oppose privatisation. This unofficial strike is undemocratic, inappropriate and damaging to...
- Seanad: Missing Persons. (30 Mar 2006)
David Norris: I am glad the Minister is attending the House personally. He has taken a concerned and humane interest in this matter â the establishment of a dedicated phone line for the families of missing persons in this State. Initially, the Minister was impressed by this heartbreaking situation for many people and made a grant available to establish a helpline in conjunction with Victim Support. The...
- Seanad: Missing Persons. (30 Mar 2006)
David Norris: I thank the Minister for his considered and positive approach. I agree with him that what is often involved is the social issue of dealing with the trauma of the relatives and not a police matter. I accept the point made on the non-production of audited accounts. It is partly the whirlpool created by the collapse of Victim Support. These are well-motivated amateurs who are genuinely affected....
- Seanad: Missing Persons. (30 Mar 2006)
David Norris: The Minister did not do so. Mr. Brown made a considerable amount of his own money available. I thank the Minister for suggesting that a new proposal with a tight business plan and a clear strategy would be considered by his officials. I welcome that.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)
David Norris: A report appeared in the newspapers on Tuesday to the effect that the Taoiseach is considering giving a walk-over election to a representative of emigrant groups, and apparently a candidate has put himself forward. I would welcome such representation but I wonder why the Taoiseach did not use his power of nomination if he is so concerned about representation of this important group. He has 11...
- Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)
David Norris: I am always on offer.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (30 Mar 2006)
David Norris: Can we have some respect for the Cathaoirleach please?
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Mar 2006)
David Norris: It sounds like marriage to me.
- Seanad: Order of Business. (29 Mar 2006)
David Norris: Oh good.