Paul Coghlan (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I wish himself and Senator Paddy Burke well too. I hope that Senator Norris will be here for many years to come and I hope to spend a few years here myself with him. We are all willing to serve. There have been many stories about David. Senator Paddy Burke told me a good one about times past when turf was being brought up to that big house Senator Norris is maintaining on North Great Georges Street.

When one is in the Chair and Senator Norris is in full flow at whatever stage of a Bill, it can be a trying experience. He tested me once or twice when I was up there as Chair. We enjoyed it. He was always good and gave great value. He was very insightful when he got into the detail of whatever he was dealing with. It is true that he has been a very true Trinity stalwart. He has upheld the position with great dignity. Please God we will all be around here for another while longer.