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Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)

David Norris: I agreed to ask the House whether it would allow me to share time with my colleague, Senator Joe O'Toole, who promised to watch the monitor.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)

David Norris: I am glad to see the Minister is a fan of that noble sport, as I am. I apologise to the House because I had agreed to share time with Senator Quinn but I had to do a radio interview and could not get away from it.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)

David Norris: Yes, with Senator O'Toole.

Seanad: Garda Síochána Bill 2004: Second Stage. (2 Mar 2004)

David Norris: I give the traditional welcome to the Minister and the Bill. The Minister mentioned that he took time over certain elements and did not disclose all of these because he wanted to reflect on them. The Bill shows that reflection, although I have some reservations, about which I will speak. Although the Garda has had some bad publicity in recent years I, and I think most Irish people, have a...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

David Norris: Were they not right? They would do so again.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

David Norris: It is a pity the wall did not fall on the Senator.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

David Norris: They never led to a fight.

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

David Norris: I thank Senator Brian Hayes for taking up the torch regarding the Abbey Theatre, a matter that is consistently overlooked. His support is welcome and I think there is also support on the other side of the House. I want the theatre to stay on its historic site but if it is not possible, I agree with Senator Brian Hayes that it should stay on the northside and be built on the Carlton cinema...

Seanad: Order of Business. (2 Mar 2004)

David Norris: Fine. It may come up tomorrow. I will finish by saying that the classical world always said that those whom the gods love die young. To die at the pinnacle of one's career is desperately sad for the family.

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)

David Norris: I will be as brief as my nature allows. It was a pleasure to hear the Minister. He has been instructive in a number of ways. First, what he said was beautifully crafted English. Second, he was able to depart from notes, something Members of this House could profit from because far too many speeches are read from prepared scripts. It was a pleasure to listen to him. However, I will be...

Seanad: Public Service Superannuation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill 2004: Committee Stage (Resumed). (26 Feb 2004)

David Norris: I believe he had a fairly good time. He also enjoyed female company from time to time. Senator O'Toole made very effective use of the fact that there was an absence of consultation with Members. That is a pity. It is a drawback as is the lack of any view from the commission. More important, it would be terribly hypocritical of us to expect a new generation of people to enter politics under...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2004)

David Norris: The Abbey Theatre.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2004)

David Norris: I also have a feeling about that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2004)

David Norris: The Senator should send her flowers.

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2004)

David Norris: I support Senator Mooney's request for a debate on this issue. Exciting possibilities are opening up. I received a letter yesterday from a group called the Decentralisation to Brussels Unit, Cúpla Focal Limited, which indicated it is in possession of a language used only in officially sanctioned documents and now available under licence. Anything published in the language, it stated, will...

Seanad: Order of Business. (26 Feb 2004)

David Norris: We need to examine how Temple Bar will be handled by Government in future. We should also have a debate on the future of the Abbey Theatre. Last night the Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Mr. O'Donoghue, indicated there would be very severe difficulties in developing on the Abbey site. That is a great pity historically, but if it is to be moved, it must be moved to some place on the...

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Motion for Earlier Signature. (25 Feb 2004)

David Norris: Why?

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Motion for Earlier Signature. (25 Feb 2004)

David Norris: I agree.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Motion for Earlier Signature. (25 Feb 2004)

David Norris: This is the Seanad.

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2003: Motion for Earlier Signature. (25 Feb 2004)

David Norris: I demand a debate.