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Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2005)

David Norris: I wish to raise the issue, which the House has treated seriously in the past, of the use of Shannon Airport by a Gulfstream V jet and other Boeing planes. When I first raised this issue one year ago, I could hardly believe what I was saying could be true. I wondered if I was detached from reality. It seemed to me strange that the Government should be involved and implicated in the commission...

Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)

David Norris: It has never been tested against the common good provision.

Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)

David Norris: I thank Senator O'Toole for sharing his time. I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Seán Power. I am sorry the Tánaiste, Deputy Harney, is not present, being the head honcho——

Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)

David Norris: I accept that. The Minister of State, Deputy Power, will act as an effective conduit of the views of the Seanad. I agreed with much of what Senator Glynn said. Senator O'Toole suggested a tax credit, which is a good idea. I was involved in the rescue of a small old persons' home in Dublin. It had not been charging enough. It was run by a committee of well-intentioned people but they were not...

Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)

David Norris: We are not the Opposition.

Seanad: Nursing Home Charges: Statements. (23 Feb 2005)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2005)

David Norris: I am sure we could reach a compromise.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2005)

David Norris: Will the Leader consider No. 22, motion 7, which proposes to extend the Order of Business? It is rather bad for the House that Members undermine without wishing to the authority of the Cathaoirleach because there are matters we want to raise. The Order of Business is the best attended part of the day and it is the aspect of our business to which the media pay most attention. It is very often...

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2005)

David Norris: We support Senator Mansergh.

Seanad: Order of Business. (23 Feb 2005)

David Norris: Can we have an extension to the Order of Business for an exchange with Senator Mansergh?

Seanad: Higher Education Review: Statements. (22 Feb 2005)

David Norris: The Senator is very gracious.

Seanad: Higher Education Review: Statements. (22 Feb 2005)

David Norris: I thank my colleague, Senator Henry, for making time available and Senator Mansergh for his courtesy in cutting short his interesting remarks to allow us to participate. I welcome the Minister to the House. It is appropriate as, like me, she was a teacher. I have read a report of a speech made in Cork by one of this report's principal authors, Professor Shattock. He highlighted two major...

Seanad: Order of Business. (22 Feb 2005)

David Norris: I join with others in saying how pleasant it is to have the Cathaoirleach back restored to full health. I reassure him that the shop was well minded by his deputies in his absence. I would not like him to think that things were out of control. He is not completely irreplaceable, except in human terms. I join with my colleagues in their views on the current difficult situation in Northern...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)

David Norris: Apart from me; I was annoyed at it and I was here.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Feb 2005)

David Norris: I have a couple of points regarding the situation pertaining in the health service and the rights of elderly people in nursing homes. It would be useful if spokespersons on all sides avoided the words "pocket money". It is rather degrading to elderly people to treat them like children — it is their money. We owe the President thanks for referring this Bill to the Supreme Court. She was...

Seanad: Civil Partnership Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Feb 2005)

David Norris: That provision was included as a consequence of my amendment.

Seanad: Civil Partnership Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Feb 2005)

David Norris: Bravo. The Senator could run at Cheltenham.

Seanad: Civil Partnership Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Feb 2005)

David Norris: Yes.

Seanad: Civil Partnership Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Feb 2005)

David Norris: Before I move the adjournment of the debate, I would like to say a few words about this excellent debate. Regardless of their views, speakers did not trivialise the matter. The Minister paid the Seanad a great compliment by spending so much time here during the debate and giving the House the benefit of his extensive legal knowledge.

Seanad: Civil Partnership Bill 2004: Second Stage. (16 Feb 2005)

David Norris: I hope, between us all, we can come up with something that will resolve the difficulties we face and provide for a happier life for people in this State.