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Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

David Norris: Ben Dunne's point is that if stores are allowed to sell below cost, they must be made do so for a reasonable period at every branch.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

David Norris: Otherwise, they will just use it to draw people into their stores. The House must monitor this situation.

Seanad: Order of Business. (9 Nov 2005)

David Norris: In that case the Senator is wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

David Norris: I strongly support Senator Henry's comments regarding so-called "extraordinary rendition". The phrase is sinister and it shows a slide in linguistic terms to use such euphemisms. It also calls into question the way in which the American Administration uses words such as "liberty", "freedom" and "democracy". It has devalued them to a point where they are absolutely meaningless. The Leader...

Seanad: Order of Business. (3 Nov 2005)

David Norris: I spoke to one of the people who will have a central role in its implementation about the timescale for the metro. He said the geology of Dublin is different and unique. If such arguments are trotted out again by senior people, we will be in trouble.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

David Norris: That was invigorating.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

David Norris: I wish to show the independence of the Independents by saying I do not entirely agree with my distinguished colleague, Senator Brian Hayes. I was at the launch of Transport 21 yesterday in Dublin Castle and I found it a most invigorating experience. We had to push hard to get items such as the metro included and this House played an instrumental role. When the five Independents had the...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

David Norris: I made that point but it is particularly dangerous in the case of one church, which has a track record. That is the position I would take and I would be prepared to argue it but not, I hope, in a contentious or nasty way. However, the power that raised the churches above everybody else in our society should be re-examined by Government to see if it is appropriate in this day and age. I would...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Nov 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear. The Leader thought so too.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Absolutely. Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Absolutely, but it has no effect on the traffic.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I agree with Senator Brian Hayes. The notion of a 1916 commemorative military parade was launched at a party rally. That is regrettable because it makes it the possession of one section rather than the entire community. Children will enjoy it as a day out. However, I remember the nasty exclusive sabre-rattling that occurred in 1966. As somebody who claims the right to be an Irishman just like...

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: It had no impact whatsoever, statistically.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: It is nice for the people who live along it but let us have the real solution at last. As I am in positive mode, we should congratulate Mr. Niall Mellon who was in the House recently——

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I would like the Leader to give as much support as possible, through the appropriate Ministers, to the wonderful work done by Mr. Mellon in building houses in South Africa and taking decent Irish builders out to——

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I would not dream of doing so.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I was merely asking the Leader to be positive and speak to the Ministers involved and give encouragement.

Seanad: Order of Business. (27 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.