David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I understand that. May I say, as a matter of principle, that for people in these situations in other countries there often is a cordon sanitaire of a couple of years so that they cannot get involved in these things. I think that is useful and appropriate because with the best will in the world, there are contacts. That is more important than anything else and people read the signs. I am just flagging that, as I think there is a concern here. May I say to my very good friend, Senator Professor Dr. Ivana Bacik, that she is a little lonely on the Labour Party benches because at least three of her colleagues appear to have been told to take a powder. I refer to Senators Whelan, Kelly and Landy who spoke passionately on this side of the debate with regard to the windmills and the pylons. It is extraordinary that the people who spoke so passionately in this House and on the electric wireless, television and at public meetings are not present. One wonders why. Perhaps with the help of God and a tooth brush they will not turn up for the vote either and we might just about-----