David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I remember it. I witnessed it. I saw it. That is what happened.

This extends the franchise, which is fair enough, but it extends it only in a very marginal way. It is not a real reform, but I will vote for it, if there is a vote, because it is some token gesture towards Seanad reform. However, we need a way to get all the people of Ireland involved. To review the nominating bodies, enfranchise the ordinary members and then have a small miscellaneous section for people who are left outside would be fine. We had a recent by-election which was a total farce. We also had the farce of Mr. McNulty being-----