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# David Norris

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November 2023
David Norris, the longest-serving Senator in Ireland, to retire in January
Norris has served in the Seanad since 1987.
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Nov 14th 2023, 3:37 PM
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European court rejects challenge to 'almighty God' wording in Presidential oath
The case is being taken by TD Róisín Shortall and others including Senator David Norris.
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Nov 18th 2021, 11:30 AM
Lynn Ruane, David Norris and Michael McDowell to return to the Seanad
Counting continues to fill seats on the Industrial and Commercial panels.
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Apr 2nd 2020, 12:05 PM
Seanad briefly suspended over 'misogyny' row
Fianna Fáil’s Lorraine Clifford-Lee clashed with Fine Gael’s Jerry Buttimer.
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Nov 21st 2018, 8:05 PM
David Norris: The Hirschfeld Centre revolutionised Temple Bar in 1979 - it deserves a commemorative plaque
Senator David Norris on the legacy of the Hirschfeld Centre, which burned down.
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Nov 9th 2018, 7:00 AM
'Forget ageism, it's the truth' - Norris claims 77-year-old Michael D running for second term would be ill-advised
Norris himself ran against Michael D Higgins in the 2011 presidential election.
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Jun 28th 2018, 8:19 AM
'And then a rocket sprang and bang': We asked David Norris to read his favourite section of Ulysses
Happy Bloomsday.
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Jun 15th 2018, 8:30 PM
Taoiseach planning measures to 'recognise the wrongs' done to those criminalised for homosexuality
Ireland officially passed legislation which finally decriminalised homosexuality on 24 June 1993.
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Jun 12th 2018, 5:45 PM
Celebrity Home Of The Year was on last night and Twitter was BET into it
Because who doesn’t love a good snoop?
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Jan 3rd 2018, 9:59 AM
Norris lets rip on vulture funds: 'Why were they allowed into this country?'
Speaking about his new Housing Co-op Bill, Norris said people appear to have forgotten that “eviction” is a dirty word in Ireland.
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Jun 28th 2017, 7:11 PM
Government considered using 'AIDS argument' in David Norris gay rights case
In battling David Norris’ claims that Irish homosexuality laws were in breach of his human rights, the government was considering all kinds of defences.
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Dec 30th 2016, 6:45 AM
"The battle globally is only just beginning" - David Norris on what Pride means to him
We visited the LGBTA campaigner on the eve of the Pride festival.
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Jun 25th 2016, 12:00 PM
David Norris says people on social welfare shouldn't be allowed to buy drink
The independent senator said alcohol had now become “a human right” in Ireland.
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Dec 11th 2015, 11:53 AM
David Norris: I am not in favour of incest, I never have been
The independent senator has sought to clarify remarks he made in the Seanad on Tuesday.
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Oct 22nd 2015, 1:52 PM
David Norris says that gay cousins should be allowed to marry each other
“It wouldn’t take a feather out of me if two cousin married each other. What’s the problem with that. Really?”
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Oct 20th 2015, 11:08 PM
'My son will never live independently. I fear for his future when I'm dead'
Dr Tom Clonan, a security analyst and former army captain, is running for the Seanad.
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Sep 28th 2015, 9:15 PM
Comedian Al Porter will defend David Norris defamation case
Norris is suing Porter over a joke he made two years ago.
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Sep 7th 2015, 4:13 PM
7 times this century sexism in Irish politics made us cringe
“Rein her in there”.
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Jul 20th 2015, 3:49 PM
A senator is worried about Yanis Varoufakis' wife riding on a motorbike without a helmet
Yep, really.
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Jul 8th 2015, 4:01 PM
David Norris: The most common advice about reading Ulysses is 'absolute rubbish'
“If you’re bored or confused, forget about it, move on.”
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Jun 16th 2015, 11:55 AM
David Norris on Stephen Fry and replacing wombs with 'bazookas'
This is going to be one LIVELY conversation.
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Jun 16th 2015, 10:30 AM
David Norris got an amazing reception at Dublin Castle this afternoon
The independent senator was the toast of the courtyard.
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May 23rd 2015, 2:20 PM
Lots of TDs are breaking the rules and wearing Yes pins - but will they be punished?
The wearing of pins and badges in Leinster House has become a hot topic in recent days.
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May 14th 2015, 9:00 PM
David Norris: "As a gay man, I would really welcome being voted to be an equal person"
The independent senator came on the plinth to dismiss No side claims about funding to groups campaigning for a Yes vote.
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May 13th 2015, 6:10 PM
9 times when Irish politics has been really sexist
The debate about sexism in Irish politics has been reignited by Michael Lowry and his controversial note this week.
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Feb 1st 2015, 10:30 AM
"I'm sure Ireland will recover...": David Norris's very David Norris response to Leo
Meanwhile, one of Fine Gael’s more conservative TDs says she appreciates the move will be consoling to young people who are gay.
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Jan 19th 2015, 10:34 AM
WATCH: David Norris condemns 'knickers shops and ignorant buildings' in Dublin city
“What I have seen has absolutely horrified me.”
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Nov 25th 2014, 10:39 PM
There was an almighty row over Phil Hogan and Irish Water in the Seanad today
The upper house was suspended three times this afternoon. Here’s what happened….
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Nov 5th 2014, 3:30 PM
David Norris takes on Russia Today presenter over gay rights
It was a lively discussion to say the least…
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Oct 10th 2014, 6:28 PM
WATCH: David Norris calls 1916 rebels 'traitors to their own cause'
The plot thickens…
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Sep 19th 2014, 9:59 AM
TDs and Senators will meet the Israeli and Palestinian ambassadors today
Expect some very pointed questions…
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Sep 3rd 2014, 7:00 AM
Here's Charlie Flanagan's explanation of why Ireland won't be throwing out Israel's ambassador
“If we expelled every ambassador from Dublin for alleged human rights abuses there would be very few CD-plated registered cars around our city.”
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Jul 31st 2014, 10:20 PM
RSVP: Senators want to invite Pope Francis to Ireland
A visit from Pope Francis to Ireland would begin the healing process, says Senator David Norris who tabled the motion.
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Feb 19th 2014, 3:12 PM
WATCH: Senator asks RTÉ payout recipients to 'give the money back'
During his two minutes speaking time last night, David Norris claimed there is homophobia present in the upper house.
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Feb 19th 2014, 9:08 AM
David Norris and Paul Murphy raise homophobia in Irish and EU parliaments
Senator David Norris calls for debate on the issue in the Seanad while MEP Paul Murphy brings up the Irish row in Strasbourg.
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Feb 4th 2014, 11:20 PM
‘The Bart Simpson defence’: Surprising pop culture references in the Dáil and Seanad
Everything from Miley Cyrus to Downton Abbey has been raised in the Dáil and Seanad chambers down the years…
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Dec 29th 2013, 6:30 PM
Lapgate, run Rabbitte, run and talking through her f***y - the political year in videos
All the best shouting, attention seeking and scandal caught on camera.
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Dec 26th 2013, 8:45 AM
Prince George, peat briquettes and David Norris: The week in numbers
Plus: How much money has the HSE spent so far this year?
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Oct 26th 2013, 10:00 AM
PICS: After 40 years, David Norris has shaved off his beard for charity
The senator has given his 40-year-old beard the chop in aid of cancer charities.
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Oct 22nd 2013, 10:17 AM
David Norris to shave off his beard - over the Seanad referendum
The Senator will shave his beard off for charity on the Ray D’Arcy show tomorrow morning.
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Oct 21st 2013, 9:42 PM
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