David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

He stated the people should be involved in the nomination process of the President. It was signed off by every party and has never been revoked. Legislation was even introduced. I produced it at the convention; I managed to smuggle it in before the micromanagers got in. The convention is micromanaged to within an inch of its life. A total of 94% of the people at the convention stated the people of Ireland should be involved.

Is the Minister of State listening to me? He is listening as much as the Taoiseach did. The people spoke through the convention and 94% stated the people should be involved. Last Tuesday, the Government turned it down.