David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Senator Barrett and I are sharing time.

I welcome the Minister of State to the House, particularly because of his commitment to the inner city. It is very exciting, and I hope it is true, that we have the prospect of a community court as a pilot scheme in the centre of Dublin. I note there is no amendment to the motion and it will, therefore, be passed unanimously. I hope that strengthens the hand of the Minister of State in the matter. I am aware of his commitment to the issue and of his involvement with former prisoners and his involvement in the north inner city. He always gets my No. 2 vote, after Deputy Maureen Sullivan, who as an Independent Deputy and a wonderful successor to Tony Gregory must get my No. 1 vote.