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Seanad: Lindsay Tribunal Report: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

David Norris: I have but a few remarks to make because the matter has been rehearsed widely. I am also not the best qualified Member in my group to speak on this matter. If my companion who is a medical doctor comes to the House, I will seek permission to share time with her because her knowledge is considerably greater than mine, as I know from previous experience. I welcome the Minister's speech which...

Seanad: Lindsay Tribunal Report: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

David Norris: I see. Then that is a significant point to make.

Seanad: Lindsay Tribunal Report: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

David Norris: I got a copy from the Oireachtas Library, the library staff acting with their usual efficiency. While I welcome what the Minister has to say, I find it more difficult to welcome the Lindsay report, which is weak in a number of aspects. Two fairly similar and fundamental questions need to be asked, arising from this tragic situation. First, did medical personnel continue the use of infected...

Seanad: Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

David Norris: I am happy to welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Fahey, to the House. I am glad that he is the person with direct responsibility in this area. While I agree with him on the issue of volunteerism, I do not think the clock can be turned back – that day is gone. I hope the element of volunteerism will always be in the Irish character. I have quiet a lot of experience in this area. I was...

Seanad: Community Employment Schemes: Motion. (13 Nov 2002)

David Norris: Would it not be a pity if we lost the staff looking after it?

Seanad: Order of Business. (14 Nov 2002)

David Norris: I am surprised Senator O'Meara left out of the Book of Revelation in her recital of various books. I am glad that attention has again been drawn to motion No. 13. I know there is a certain amount of amusement and gamesmanship involved here but it is a very important issue. I am not sure that it will come up clearly. It gives the House another opportunity, which I hope the Leader will avail...

Seanad: Rail Services and Related Transport Matters: Statements. (14 Nov 2002)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Rail Services and Related Transport Matters: Statements. (14 Nov 2002)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Rail Services and Related Transport Matters: Statements. (14 Nov 2002)

David Norris: It had originally been intended that I should share my time with Senator O'Toole and he was to speak first. However, he has a series of meetings to attend but if he does manage to get back, perhaps the House would be kind enough to indulge me at that point in asking that he be allowed to take up whatever time is remaining.

Seanad: Rail Services and Related Transport Matters: Statements. (14 Nov 2002)

David Norris: It may allow more time for other speakers because I do not believe I will take up the full 15 minutes, although I always feel that and then I find that my vapid thoughts expand, like all gases, to occupy the relevant space. I welcome the Minister to the House. This is a very useful place in which to have such a debate, particularly with the Minister present. There are a number of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Nov 2002)

David Norris: I will be voting with the Government.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Nov 2002)

David Norris: Has the Government any plans to ask the European Union to ensure that internationally there are regulations governing the kind of craft that ply through EU waters? I am thinking, in particular, of the disaster of the Prestige, a most unfortunate name for a boat. This type of incident has happened previously on several occasions. It is not acceptable that there should be this kind of...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Nov 2002)

David Norris: It should be. Senators are very aggrieved. I want to raise two other matters, one of which was raised last week by Senator O'Toole, that is, the question of the monitors in the House. He queried the reason they were in place. There was a humorous play on it. It would be very helpful if the names of Senators were indicated as it would be of enormous help in identifying new Members, of whom...

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Nov 2002)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Nov 2002)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Nov 2002)

David Norris: We just made that point.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Nov 2002)

David Norris: There are all kinds of people in FARC. We know that.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Nov 2002)

David Norris: That is another 13 years.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Nov 2002)

David Norris: The Republic is one and indivisible, not a dictatorship.

Seanad: Order of Business. (20 Nov 2002)

David Norris: No, I was being deliberate.