David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am happy and honoured to second this amendment. This is the most disgraceful night. The behaviour of many people, including officeholders, is completely reprehensible. I have been in this House longer than the Cathaoirleach and any other person in it. I have been here for 26 years and sometimes I have behaved vociferously. I have no apology whatever to make because when I came into this place it was a pretty dull joint. In the 26 years since I have been here, I cannot recall this number of amendments being cavalierly ruled out of order on specious grounds. It is a disgrace. Seventy-eight amendments have been tabled but only one has been allowed. What kind of democracy is that? Whose strings are being pulled and by whom? That is what I would like to ask. I would also like to ask the people over there what is being offered. Last time it was Grattan's Parliament in Gandon's great building-----