David Norris (Independent)

I was rather amused to discover that, following its acquisition of National Irish Bank, shares in Danske Bank fell by 4%.

We have had representatives from Northern Ireland in Seanad Éireann on previous occasions. It is a question of how these people will be introduced, elected or appointed. A letter to The Irish Times this morning points out that the Alliance Party made a strong submission opposing the appointment of Northern Ireland representatives to the Seanad. We must, therefore, listen to all voices from Northern Ireland.