David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

If Senator Walsh is proposing two small amendments then I would be very happy to second them and to support the motion as amended in its mild form.

I point out in support of it that it would be difficult for us to disassociate ourselves from what the Tánaiste and leader of the Labour Party has said in public and also to refuse to acknowledge the motion in the European Parliament, which was passed by an overwhelming majority and to which our representatives contributed. It would be silly for us to be so nervous that we would disassociate ourselves from it. What could possibly be wrong with quoting the Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade and leader of the Labour Party and also the European Parliament? I do not believe we are being very aggressive in doing that. I would happily support that and perhaps we could get unanimity in terms of support for the motion, as amended.