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Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

David Norris: Yes.

Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

David Norris: I agree.

Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

David Norris: The idea was ours but we were very happy to support the Government.

Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

David Norris: Government Members would get overnight expenses.

Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

David Norris: They were extensive.

Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

David Norris: They are a hell of a lot smaller. Trinity has an electorate of 40,000.

Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

David Norris: At least.

Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

David Norris: I thank Senator O'Toole for sharing time with me. While I welcome the establishment of the sub-committee, I do not expect that very much will happen as a result. This issue has been discussed throughout the entire period of my membership of the Seanad. The same discussion takes place after every election, but nothing ever happens. There is really very little to add to what has been said, but...

Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

David Norris: It happens in the Senator's party also. It is illegal, but members of the Senator's party have told me it happened in the last election. For example, Senator Manning was denied the opportunity to stand for re-election to this House at the behest of a non-elected cabal within the Fine Gael Party. A former Cathaoirleach who had been an unsuccessful candidate in elections for the Dáil and...

Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

David Norris: No, I am referring to a previous election. I could not possibly refer to the present Leader of the House in those terms. I am speaking historically.

Seanad: Sub-Committee of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges: Motion. (9 Oct 2002)

David Norris: Yes – historically. The issues to which I have referred need to be addressed. I agree there is no argument against extending the university panels. I have previously suggested that Dublin City University and Dublin Institute of Technology should be included in the Trinity College Dublin panel and that the NUI panel should also be extended to include other relevant institutions. That would...