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Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2005)

David Norris: Never. What an outrageous suggestion. It is disgraceful.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2005)

David Norris: Excellent. I do already.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2005)

David Norris: I want extra helpings.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2005)

David Norris: That would be nonsense. The Leader is a killjoy.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 May 2005)

David Norris: I ask the Leader to communicate the concern of many Members in this House about reports in today's The Irish Times that the Office of Environmental Enforcement has advised farmers in the Aghancon valley in County Offaly not to engage in drainage projects because of the dangers of residual trace elements coming from wood preservatives. Chromium and heavy metals, which are fairly virulent...

Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements (Resumed). (12 May 2005)

David Norris: I am sorry that the debate must be brief, but I understand the Minister is under pressure. Some aspects of these guidelines are welcome, for example, the drawing of a distinction between urban and rural housing. The development needs of rural areas are based on the desire to sustain rural communities, which I understand completely. I also understand the desire to have one's family close by...

Seanad: Sustainable Rural Housing Guidelines: Statements (Resumed). (12 May 2005)

David Norris: The Minister is not looking consumptive himself.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

David Norris: I thought the Senator knew it was not a socialist party. Senator Ross and I are the only socialists in the House.

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

David Norris: I concur with Senator Kitt. I raised this matter several times and I mentioned that particular gentleman last week. He has been given permission for further hostel developments even though he placed lives in danger and was served with a fire notice, which he ignored by appealing it. I also support what Senator Brian Hayes stated on the attacks on the Jewish community. I have been critical of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (12 May 2005)

David Norris: I ask for a discussion on the situation in Iraq, especially in light of further developments today when more people were killed in another suicide bombing and the American Senate committee is peddling the same weary old lies about Mr. George Galloway that were exploded in a British court, using the same old forged documents. The committee seems to be absolutely impotent in confronting the...

Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)

David Norris: The Minister is well able to survive. He has a big smile on his face. Political cowardice is a legitimate charge.

Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)

David Norris: Everyone knows the accusation is not true. In any event, the Minister does not mind.

Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)

David Norris: I put them out of business.

Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)

David Norris: It is a privilege to share a debating chamber with the Minister. This is vintage McDowell and I relish it. Although I did not think it was necessary for the remark to be withdrawn, I cannot think of a more inept characterisation of the Minister than that of a coward. Whatever else he is, he is not a coward. I suspect him of being a bit of a pointy head because he has a razor sharp intellect...

Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)

David Norris: I would like to abstain and have my abstention recorded to show that I took a substantial interest in the matter.

Seanad: Anti-Social Behaviour: Motion. (11 May 2005)

David Norris: I will not be seduced down that particular leafy glade. The ASBOs are directed against behaviour that causes harassment and they are applicable to anyone aged over ten. My worry concerns what the Minister described as the possible criminalisation of children and I am not at all as happy as the Minister that such orders have been successful. A total of 2,600 have been granted in the UK since...

Seanad: Pension Provisions: Statements. (11 May 2005)

David Norris: I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on this important matter. I approve very much of the prudence the Government has shown over the years in making provision for pensions in the long term. It is unusual behaviour for a Government as parties in power tend never to think outside the five-year electoral box. As there are no guaranteed political rewards for acts which will benefit citizens...

Seanad: Pension Provisions: Statements. (11 May 2005)

David Norris: Yes. They do not realize they may have family commitments or fall into a poverty trap. A great many people are outside the pension system except for the State pension, which can be a great burden to them. It is not easy to live on the State pension. Over the past year or two, a couple of specific matters have been drawn to my attention. The first is Army pensions, which may be only marginally...