David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

It is important we take this stand and ask for information. We want to know who is pulling the strings and who is giving the instructions to the Cathaoirleach, which is illegal. If there is correspondence and the Government is dictating to this House, that is illegal and the Government should be impeached. I hope there will be a long, interesting, informed debate. We are now told at the last minute that the debate will continue from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Some of my colleagues might not be present but I will stay until 10 p.m. and I will be here every bloody day to fight because abolition is an absolute disgrace. Members on the Government side will vote for their own abolition.