David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am glad of the acknowledgement that neither I nor my colleagues are fit enough to lick other people's shoes. I do not care who they are; shoe licking is not one of my habits and I do not regard as something that would be fitting for a man of my age. I remember Mr. Lenihan well. He was a good friend, a thoroughly decent man, highly intelligent, an excellent speaker, and very engaging. He made some terrible mistakes under strain. That is human. He is a figure of tragedy in my opinion. He was courageous, but I think he should be left out of the equation at the moment.