David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

However, we have at least been spared the usual tit-for-tat point-scoring across the floor of the House, which is positive.

With the regard to the amendment which I shall be supporting, it gets to the nub of the matter in terms of policing, a matter to which I will return. However, I express surprise that my Sinn Féin colleagues are seeking to delete all words after "between April and December 2012", which include, "noting the very limited powers of the local authorities" to enter lands where there is nuisance, trespass or pollution. I do not understand the reason there is a need to leave out these words unless Sinn Féin considers it had to amend something. It would be better if the amendment simply contained the additions, unless it is the case that we are looking once again to the neighbouring island for inspiration, which may be somewhat galling politically for those of a Republican tinge. Apart from this, I do not see anything offensive in the motion. I would be even happier supporting Sinn Féin if it had not cut out that part of it.

I do not see the logic of cutting it out given that they are prepared to accept the first paragraph in which attention is drawn to the very useful-----