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

David Norris: It is huge. The problem is that we will build orbital roads further and further out instead of building the one thing that will solve the traffic problem, which is the metro. We all know this and I applaud the Minister of State, Deputy Callely, for sticking to his guns. I will make some final points. I understand the Minister of State is considering all types of imaginative solutions, such as...

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

David Norris: I know that but this is not the Mr. Paddy Power who is a close friend of mine and the Cathaoirleach. This is an inventor from Galway who has a company called EasyFlow. His idea is to have roads that do not cross, but which merge and demerge. He believes he could institute such a system in Dublin for approximately €3 million. I do not have the technical proficiency or expertise to examine...

Seanad: The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: The Secure America and Orderly Immigration Act: Motion. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I am happy to add my strong support to this important initiative. We are very lucky to have friends in the United States such as Senators Kennedy and McCain and representatives Kolbe, Flake and Gutierrez. We are also lucky to have former Taoiseach, John Bruton, nicely positioned in Washington as European Union representative. I am sure he would never consider abusing that position but it is...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I am also seeking a debate on the rolling scandal involving computer technology in various Departments. I was speaking at a dinner last night. One of our really excellent entrepreneurs and businessmen who operates in this area discussed the matter with me. I was left wondering why we did not have a trade mission to this country to sell our own computer expertise. Why do we go to big foreign...

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: We can still discuss it.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Well said.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Senator Ross, without interruption.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (11 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I shall try to observe the Cathaoirleach's ruling about being as brief as possible. However, many people will agree that this is the most interesting and exciting time of the day. It is the period that is covered most in the media. We should respond to the realities by being flexible and invite as many Members as possible to contribute to this very important part of the day. I support...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

David Norris: To demonstrate parity of esteem, may I share my time with Senator Ross?

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I welcome the Taoiseach to the House. It is always good to hear his balanced reports on progress. There has been progress and quite a large proportion is due to the Taoiseach's dogged determination to pursue the course of peace in Northern Ireland in very difficult days. We have had decommissioning, which was a major and spectacular event. I was out of the country at the time but the story...

Seanad: Northern Ireland Issues: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

David Norris: In that case, I will yield to Senator Ross.

Seanad: Corrib Gas Field: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I listened to Senator Mansergh's contribution with great interest and in response to his last comment I would say that Shell really needs to revise its entire ethos and modus operandi. The company stinks worldwide, but we were not sufficiently aware of this fact and we have let them away with potential murder in this country. If, as Senator Mansergh also said, international business will look...

Seanad: Corrib Gas Field: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I am not just some left-wing crank talking about this matter. The United Nations Special Rapporteur's report on Nigeria published in 1998 accused both Nigeria and Shell of abusing human rights and failing to protect the environment. It condemned Shell for a "well armed security force which is intermittently employed against protestors". This is what we are dealing with. This is the heart of...

Seanad: Corrib Gas Field: Statements. (6 Oct 2005)

David Norris: It would be impossible for any fire brigade to deal with such an explosion. We need to be very careful and should support the plain people of Ireland against a multinational corporation that has a record that stinks to high heaven and is clearly dangerous to human life.

Seanad: Order of Business. (6 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I ask the Leader if we could have a debate on Iraq. We have a tradition of looking at the situation in that country and current developments there are very worrying. Last week, American forces decided to enter the city of Haditha in military form and attacked two cars containing families fleeing. Ten people were killed, including three children. Very little is done about keeping this under...

Seanad: Tax Evasion: Motion. (5 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister to the House. I found his speech very interesting but before I turn to it I would like to say that I may support the Government's amendment. Although the Labour Party has made very serious points, it has gone in the direction of a particular ethos rather than any particular party. I do not know of any Government under which there has been the kind of aggressive attack...

Seanad: Tax Evasion: Motion. (5 Oct 2005)

David Norris: I am sure Senator Mansergh has superior knowledge but I am quoting the information with which I was furnished.