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Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Norris: It is a regime that consistently breaks international laws, therefore it is criminal.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Norris: Will the Leader allow a free vote?

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I did not say he did.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Norris: We do not need a Minister for a discussion on the terms of reference.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Norris: The Senator does not see me. Senator Ross is meals on wheels, not me.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Norris: In light of the Leader's reply, I accept that the Taoiseach was very pleasant and sweet as a nut on the telephone. Let us remember, however, what his boss said about him one time.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Norris: He said he was the most devious and cunning of the lot. If he wanted to do it, he would use that lot over there. He would not say it on the telephone.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Norris: Absolutely.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Norris: Hold on.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I am sorry but you misinterpreted me, a Chathaoirligh.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I am not pressing the amendment.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I am taking up the Leader's suggestion instead. I will put it on the Order Paper and will let the House vote on it next week.

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I draw the Leader's attention to an issue I regret is once again missing from the Order of Business, namely, the proposed terms of reference for the Committee of Selection of the Seanad to inquire into the passage of CIA aeroplanes through Shannon Airport. I raised this issue at the end of November 2005 and on 6 December the Leader gave what seemed to be a clear commitment that the committee...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Norris: It is not democracy. It may be other Members' understanding of democracy but it is not mine and I doubt it is that of the public. Today we have another report from the United Nations committee which recommends that the Guantanamo Bay detention centre should be closed immediately. It will be dreadful if we allow ourselves to be compromised in this regard. It seems we have once more given into...

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Norris: It is not nonsense. Let us have a debate on this matter. Senator Dooley is nodding in agreement. Perhaps more Members from the Government parties will also agree. I thank Senator Dooley for his implied suggestion and formally propose an amendment to the Order of Business to allow us discuss the establishment of this inquiry and its proposed terms of reference, which have already been agreed....

Seanad: Order of Business. (16 Feb 2006)

David Norris: The Senator should not inflate the Cathaoirleach's appetite as it could have unfortunate results.

Seanad: Planning and Related Issues: Statements (Resumed). (15 Feb 2006)

David Norris: The Cathaoirleach will be as delighted as I am to realise the Minister has the gift of prophesy because I had not mentioned the second case. If the Minister thinks it is the Standish Sawmills case, I will be very pleased if he provides good news on this. He and the Government have prevaricated on this matter on the numerous occasions I attempted to raise it in this House. I was told there was...

Seanad: Planning and Related Issues: Statements (Resumed). (15 Feb 2006)

David Norris: That is an extremely traumatic interruption.

Seanad: Planning and Related Issues: Statements (Resumed). (15 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I thank the Cathaoirleach. May I state to the Minister in departing that it lies within his power to appoint an independent commissioner. He replied that it would require extraordinary circumstances. The circumstances in Standish Sawmills could not possible be more extraordinary.

Seanad: Planning and Related Issues: Statements (Resumed). (15 Feb 2006)

David Norris: I apologise. I was enjoying the Cathaoirleach's concert on the cow bell.