Results 1-20 of 22 for other and baby speaker:David Norris

Seanad: Commission of Investigation (Mother and Baby Homes and certain related Matters) Records, and another Matter, Bill 2020: Second Stage (14 Oct 2020)

David Norris: That is all I need. I welcome the Minister to Seanad Éireann. I have been contacted by a constituent who is concerned about this matter. She is concerned about the apparent lack of consultation and I wonder if the Minister will comment on that. The other issue is that all the administrative files which show how the abusive system worked will be withheld. That is a mistake. My view...

Seanad: National Screening Advisory Committee Bill 2020: Second Stage (30 Sep 2020)

David Norris: I move: "That the Bill be now read a Second Time." I thank the Leas-Chathaoirleach. I should first explain my appearance. I was in hospital yesterday and I had a surgical procedure to remove some blemishes from my forehead, as a result of which I look as if I had measles. I want to assure colleagues that I am not infectious and that I do not have measles. I realise also this has been a...

Seanad: Genetic Testing: Motion (10 Jul 2019)

David Norris: ...for genetic disorders would allow for life-saving treatment for at least one child per week, - that this represents a considerable saving to the Exchequer in terms of obviating lengthy, expensive and ultimately ineffective treatment, - that Italy has gone from 4 to 40 screenings in one year, - that the Italian authorities have offered to assist Ireland in expanding the genetic testing...

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2019: Committee and Remaining Stages (15 May 2019)

David Norris: I move amendment No. 4:In page 8, between lines 2 and 3, to insert the following:“(2) Section 27 of the Act of 2015 is amended by the insertion of the following new subsection after subsection (5):‘(6) When a child is conceived through non-clinical Donor Assisted Human Reproduction procedures should be in place to recognise a second intended parent as a legal...

Seanad: Civil Registration Bill 2019: Second Stage (18 Apr 2019)

David Norris: This Bill is very welcome and I congratulate the Minister on introducing it. My colleagues and I have received many submissions from members of the public, most of them female couples. This is a very important matter and I am glad that the Minister is addressing it. She does say that some of this depends on the introduction of Parts 2 and 3 of the Children and Family Relationships Act...

Seanad: Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Bill 2015: Committee Stage (11 Dec 2015)

David Norris: ...a child". The reference to "the case of a document" seems a little odd to me. I presume this refers to a pornographic document. What happens in the case of Benny Hill dressing up as a child and engaging in frolics and so on? That is little nonsensical. In other words, what if we have someone who is an adult but dresses up in a pair of short trousers or a baby frock or whatever, but he...

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Jan 2015)

David Norris: I join Senator Bacik in commending the Government on its very clear and concise wording for the amendment, which leaves no doubt. However, I do not think the amendment was necessary because it seems to me that the Constitution is perfectly open to same-sex marriage and, as I have said, this was demonstrated many times in this House and as long ago as 1967 by the then Attorney General, Declan...

Seanad: Order of Business (23 Apr 2013)

David Norris: ..., to situations where young girls might be the victims of incest or rape. It is absolutely unconscionable that people should try to force a young woman who might be in such a position to carry a baby to full term in order to satisfy their consciences and nothing else. I was not surprised to hear distinguished medical experts refer to this matter. One such expert indicated that what is...

Seanad: National Lottery: Motion (13 Feb 2013)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister to the House and I congratulate Senator O'Donnell on her courage and innovation in tabling the motion. It is timely. I opposed the lottery Bill. I opposed the selling of our assets. I recognise that there has been a consistent dumbing down of this society. Just the other weekend I watched television and for one hour, every single station that was accessible in my...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Foreign Affairs and Trade: Humanitarian Work in Syria: Discussion with Médicines sans Frontières (13 Dec 2012)

David Norris: ...does not come across as being angry, although I accept that there may be a touch of Swiftian saeva indignatio about him. Both of our guests come across as being extraordinarily balanced, rational and level headed. The name Médecins Sans Frontières says it all. Our guests referred to access. If there is any way the committee can assist on a diplomatic level, I am sure it will...

Seanad: Report of the Expert Group on the Judgment in the A, B and C v. Ireland Case: Statements (6 Dec 2012)

David Norris: This is an extremely important debate and what has happened here today in this House illustrates that. It is remarkable that every woman who spoke here took a charitable and understanding view of the complex issues. However, not all of the men did so. It was very courageous of Senator Power to put her personal story, with all its complexity, before the House and to illustrate that Fianna...

Seanad: National Lottery: Motion (23 May 2012)

David Norris: .... If we can make so much money out of it, why does the Government not nationalise it? Why are we so stupid? Are we telling the international community that we are lazy, stupid, thick and inefficient; that we cannot even run our own lottery and that if it does it for us, we will it them shovel loads of money? That is what is behind the thinking. This is very important because the...

Seanad: Symphysiotomy: Statements (16 May 2012)

David Norris: The Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, is a good Minister; she is a decent woman and she was obviously extremely embarrassed by what she had to parrot out today. It was the worst speech I have ever heard her deliver. I will protect her reputation by saying that it was headlined "Speech Material for Kathleen Lynch". I do not believe she would have come out with this drivel. She...

Seanad: Civil Registration (Amendment) Bill 2012: Committee and Remaining Stages (2 May 2012)

David Norris: ...No. a1: In page 3, before section 3, to insert the following new section: "3.—The provisions of this Act shall be construed as applying in all its sections to the registration of both marriage and civil partnership.". I would like to express my appreciation to the staff of the House, who at the last minute facilitated me in tabling this amendment. I am extremely grateful to them for...

Seanad: Electoral (Amendment)(Political Funding) Bill 2011: Second Stage (2 Feb 2012)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister to the House and the introduction of this Bill. I agree that it will fundamentally change the way politics is conducted. In fact, I would go so far as to say it has the potential to transform the political landscape in this State in a very positive way. As the longest-serving continuous Member of the Seanad - the father of the House - it is a matter of pride to me...

Seanad: Nursing Homes Support Scheme Bill 2008: Second Stage (10 Jun 2009)

David Norris: I welcome the Minister of State, Deputy Áine Brady, and this necessary Bill. While I have some reservations and questions about it, generally it is improving legislation. These are difficult economic times in which to cope with vulnerable and elderly people. Yesterday, I received a communication from a very fine young graduate on the situation faced by him in the care of his elderly...

Seanad: Adoption Bill 2009: Report Stage (Resumed) (14 May 2009)

David Norris: To flesh out matters slightly, I referred to this kind of amendment when I discussed the amendment tabled by my colleague, Senator Bacik. It is carefully drafted and I assume that at some stage this is the kind of measure that will be introduced. In the first instance, the amendment ensures the involvement of a stable couple, whose members have been involved in a long-term relationship. In...

Seanad: Human Rights Issues (25 Nov 2008)

David Norris: ...people who may have been well intentioned in the beginning, but what they did was absolutely incomprehensible. They built what effectively is a death camp on one of the most polluted tailing stands from lead mines that exist throughout Europe — a toxic slag-heap of 100 million tonnes of lead waste. To date 77 people have died in the camps. More than 50 women have aborted because of the...

Seanad: Order of Business (20 Nov 2008)

David Norris: ...The impact of a possible €500 annual increase in the cost of health insurance for families will inevitably force people into sole reliance on the public health service which is already creaking and groaning, so to speak. It is important that we discuss these issues and we need to know the facts. I was interested to hear this morning's remarks by George Lee that the Department of...

Seanad: Intoxicating Liquor Bill 2008: Second Stage (9 Jul 2008)

David Norris: I thank Senator Quinn for sharing his time with me and, following the changing of the guard, I welcome the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government, Deputy Micheál Kitt. Numerous Ministers of State are coming and going. Although the Minister of State's speech summed up the problem well, this constitutes a weak method of addressing it and does not...