David Norris (Independent)

I believe he had a fairly good time. He also enjoyed female company from time to time. Senator O'Toole made very effective use of the fact that there was an absence of consultation with Members. That is a pity. It is a drawback as is the lack of any view from the commission. More important, it would be terribly hypocritical of us to expect a new generation of people to enter politics under conditions less advantageous than those we enjoy. I believe early retirement with pension entitlement is an extremely good thing from which I have benefited. I retired from teaching at the age of 50 and it did me an enormous amount of good. Other people should be encouraged to do the same and make room for younger people.