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Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

David Norris: I am quite sure.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

David Norris: They are definitely publicly-funded.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

David Norris: Withdraw.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

David Norris: Withdraw.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

David Norris: Can I correct Senator Finucane? The Garda issued a statement saying that four gardaí, including one bean garda, were involved in the sheep incident. The statement confirmed that the sheep was not arrested, but taken into protective custody.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

David Norris: Can I raise an issue relating to the European Commission? The House can arrange for MEPs to come here. A former President of the European Parliament has addressed the Seanad. The situation in Europe is so serious that we should ask such people to come to the House to explain what is going on. I supported the removal of Mr. Buttiglione, but I also spoke against the candidacy of a woman who had...

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

David Norris: Of course it has. The Taoiseach made it in the United Nations. He was reprimanded by Kofi Annan.

Seanad: Order of Business. (24 Nov 2004)

David Norris: It is a question of truth and lies.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

David Norris: We should have a happy hour in the Seanad at 7 p.m.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

David Norris: Well done.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

David Norris: The Senator is past his sell-by date.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

David Norris: I ask the Labour Party to do the same.

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

David Norris: I join my colleagues in expressing revulsion at the apparent murder of Ms Margaret Hassan and in extending my sympathy to her family. She is a very remarkable, good, courageous, decent woman and a friend of the Iraqi people. The House should also note that even some of the most extreme groups in Iraq which have been involved in beheadings appealed to the people holding Ms Hassan not to kill...

Seanad: Order of Business. (17 Nov 2004)

David Norris: I am giving the reasons that such a debate is essential. We must think of the civilian population in places such as Falluja. The so-called health Minister in the interim Iraqi administration claims that there is not a significant problem regarding civilian casualties, as does the United States army. Members and instruments of the press in Iraq are instructed, under threat of legal sanctions,...

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (10 Nov 2004)

David Norris: I express my gratitude to Senator Maurice Hayes for his courtesy in allowing me to speak before him. Perhaps his generosity was inspired by the profusion of Hayeses in the House. I am grateful for his kindness because I am scheduled to do an interview. I would like to take up a point made by Senator Hayes——

Seanad: Health and Social Care Professionals Bill 2004: Second Stage (Resumed). (10 Nov 2004)

David Norris: ——number one, which relates to one of my principal reasons for wanting to speak on the Bill, which I welcome. I congratulate the leader of the Minister of State's party, Deputy Harney, for choosing the poisoned chalice of medicine. It was an extraordinarily courageous act because the job of the Minister for Health and Children is probably one of the most difficult in the Government. I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2004)

David Norris: I support my colleagues who have called for a debate on the Middle East, in particular the situation in Iraq, which is disastrous. A number of us said the attempt to take Falluja would have dire consequences. As Senator Ryan said, the coalition can physically take the city but the repercussions will continue for a long time. I support what Senator Ó Murchú said about politicians. Not a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (10 Nov 2004)

David Norris: Hear, hear.