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Seanad: European Union: Statements. (13 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I welcome the Taoiseach and the fact that I have just received in my pigeon hole the White Paper on the European Constitution, which will be very valuable and useful. It has arrived at a time when the European Union has formed a new plan D, which it calls "Dialogue, Democracy and Debate". I am not sure I share entirely the Taoiseach's optimism regarding all the newly acceded states sharing...

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements. (13 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I do not wish to interrupt proceedings but will copies of the Minister of State's speech be made available?

Seanad: Domestic Violence: Statements. (13 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Thank you.

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

David Norris: We are due another debate on Northern Ireland in light of the defence of Fr. Alec Reid by Senator McCarthy. I respect Fr. Reid, as he has done honourable, good and historic work. However, it was not acceptable for him to say what he did, which I heard clearly. He said the Unionist community behaves like Nazis. This is not correct and many members of that community will be offended because...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Fr. Reid graciously withdrew those comments. The President and now Fr. Reid have made such comments; this type of inflated language should stop. Will the Acting Leader determine the exact status of the Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004, which I understand has not been enacted? Would it be possible to amend the Bill to include chiropractors in its provisions, as they meet the five...

Seanad: Order of Business. (13 Oct 2005)

David Norris: A leading member of the DUP accepted Fr. Reid's apology this morning.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: That is one minute each.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I am not looking at all. I am very happy with what I have and I have been encouraged by Senator Ross to stand again. It is thanks to him that I have decided I will give it another go.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I was relieved yesterday to hear on the radio that the Leader has no intention whatsoever of retiring from politics. I am sure the Chair and the rest of the House will welcome her announcement. Will she——

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I have not changed my mind at all and will run in the next election.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I am sure my colleague, Senator Mansergh, after he has spoken so manfully in defence of the independence of Irish politicians, will write a column about me in The Irish Times.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Yes. I will try to reform Senator Mansergh's constituency, which will be the end of him.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: The Leader promised a debate on Iraq. It is a subject that is close to her heart and I ask her to name the day. We do not have much of significance to do this week. We could, therefore, have the debate, particularly in light of the fact that, while I noticed yesterday she indicated she would put a motion on the Adjournment about the manifests of certain aircraft passing through our airspace,...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I am delighted. Well done. I would not doubt the Leader.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: It would be helpful——

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Senator Norris, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I am.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: To that end, after all the warnings the House has given, this country has been reported to the Security Council of the United Nations.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Certainly. I wish to refer to motion No. 19 of No. 17, in my name and those of the other Independent Members, on the Order Paper. It is appropriate that the Seanad, which had as one of its past Members the founder of the Abbey Theatre, the late W. B. Yeats, should request the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism to give an account to the House of what is happening regarding the theatre's...

Seanad: Clare Street Traffic Management Initiative: Statements. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of Justice, Equality and Law Reform, Deputy Frank Fahey, to the House. I note that the Minister of State at the Depart-ment of Transport, Deputy Callely, was forced to leave this House temporarily to address another transport matter in Dáil Éireann but has indicated that he will return and address as many of the points as he can, even those...