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Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: I thank the Cathaoirleach. I appreciate that.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: Yes. I was just about to conclude. I was making the point that this Bill will have the effect of opening up the possibility of political intervention. That is quite extraordinary. My good friend and colleague, Senator Michael McDowell, will be contributing on this so I will not trespass on his area. May I anticipate his remarks, however, by saying-----

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: I accept Senator Warfield's advice because he is a young Sinn Féin person and, therefore, untainted.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: On a point of order, the House might be interested to know that Boris Johnson has resigned.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: Hear, hear.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: Is there a quorum in the House?

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: Exactly.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: It is worse than the American route.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: In America, the opposition has a say in it.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: The Senator is very definitely on the section.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: Particularly by the Minister in question.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: An example is Mr. Justice Gannon's decision in the Declan Flynn case, where he let them off without any penalty and they had murdered a man.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: Senator Craughwell's point is so interesting that it is greatly regrettable that there is not a quorum here to hear it. I wonder whether we could have a quorum to hear the wisdom of the Senator.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: The Leader is in need of medical attention. I wonder whether that could be arranged.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: Sometimes I just close my eyes and listen to the sweetness of the voices.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: It would be the first time since 1922.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: Hear, hear. It is so lovely to hear the old tunes.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: It would be more than the Senator did. He did not give it to any of us.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: I did not. I have never touched a computer in my life. I did not get it off the Internet. I got it through the post.

Seanad: Judicial Appointments Commission Bill 2017: Committee Stage (Resumed) (9 Jul 2018)

David Norris: Yes, from a friend.