David Norris (Independent)

I support the call for a debate on Northern Ireland. However, as my colleague, Senator O'Toole has suggested, it is not possible to second-guess the electorate. I am not at all upset by the result of the election; it is probably quite a good thing. These are the two parties causing all the trouble. Let them get into office and face the realities of life. They might be more effective being presented with the realities of Government than being a totally destructive Opposition. It is the price of Dr. Paisley and the Shinners. My attitude is, now they have it, let them get on with it. I wish them well because the people of Northern Ireland have suffered enough.