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Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: On the issue of the disability allowance, I join with other speakers and in particular with Senator Conway. Many people may not realise that he was born blind because he does not refer to it. I am full of admiration for how he conducts himself every day. I say, hats off to him in every way. It is a great thing in life to be able to admit when one is mistaken. Not just last night but also...

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: I ask for a debate on the future of this House-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: No, a sensible debate in which people do not interrupt speakers unnecessarily-----

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: It is very difficult to make a contribution when one is being interrupted.

Seanad: Order of Business (7 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: I really would like if we could be afforded the opportunity to have a debate in this House on the future of this House.

Seanad: Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: We have to do it.

Seanad: Local Government (Household Charge) Bill 2011: Committee Stage (7 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: There is humility.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: Senator Daly should show some respect for his colleagues.

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: I hope I can show the same restraint as my senior colleague, Senator Bradford, with regard to the Seanad. I agree with what most speakers said and, in a move away from tradition, I agree with Senator White and especially Senator Mullins. If workers in a company were hearing rumours about potential job losses, there would be very bad feelings. As a matter of courtesy, we should be addressed...

Seanad: Order of Business (8 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: I have made requests for some time for a debate on the future of the Seanad at whatever hour is deemed appropriate by whomever the Taoiseach deems qualified to speak to us about it. It is a crude suggestion to cut off one arm of the Legislature when the other arm is completely dysfunctional. We function compared to the Dáil. We all have to get together on this issue and I want a debate on it.

Seanad: Order of Business (13 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: It has been brought to my attention in recent weeks that contracts are being awarded by NAMA to UK and US art auction houses for the sale of assets owed by NAMA debtors. I know they are not shopping centres or assets of huge potential worth but they are, in many cases, extremely valuable assets. In one case, a very well known English art auction house made €500,000 on the sale of some...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: I join other speakers in their comments on the future of the House. It is a rare occasion on which I would agree with Michael McDowell who has had many jobs, but membership of this House should be voluntary before it is abolished. That may be an unpopular view to hold——

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: ——but if it is about the money, we can find a way around it. We could make the time commitments involved less onerous and have Members come here for a number of hours each week to ensure the legislation passed by the Dáil was appropriate for the country. Democracy demands a second House and that we have a debate on the future of this House with the Taoiseach or whomever he believes is...

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: ——but the Leader might have a chat with us today——

Seanad: Order of Business (14 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: ——and treat us in the way Members should be treated in this House. We need to know what will happen and the sooner we are apprised of the thoughts of the Taoiseach and others on the matter the better. As I have been doing for months, I ask for a debate on the future of the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: I join Senator Mullins in respect of his comments on the banks. Freeing up credit is a huge issue and, regardless of the hassle banks have with people in difficulties with overdrafts, customers should be treated with the utmost respect by banks, regardless of how much credit or debt they have. The ambiguity with respect to charges and treatment of customers generally by leading banks is...

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: Joan of Arc and Cromwell. Who next? Will we just go back in time altogether?

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Dec 2011)

Catherine Noone: I know my history, thanks very much.