David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

There is nothing for any of us to bloat about in the present lamentable situation regarding the Seanad by-election, but there are lessons we can learn. I have been astonished by the position of Labour Members. They have consistently said it was nothing to do with them. I heard the Minister of State, Deputy Kathleen Lynch, say so on the wireless this morning. It has everything to do with them. They are part of a Government. Standards in national political life ought to be part of the Labour Party's responsibility.