David Norris (Independent)

We have an opportunity to stand up and on the budgetary matters, we should look at this and stand not for parties but for the people or Ireland and strike a blow, because it is our constitutional responsibility to revise legislation if it is not satisfactory, if it conflicts with the values of the Irish people. It is our moral responsibility, each and every one of use, whether we are members of a party, independent or nominated by the Taoiseach, to strike a blow and at least then we will show we have had some value to the people of Ireland and have lived up to the Constitution under which we work.