David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

To complete the trio of Trinity Senators, I spoke on the dining hall steps on behalf of students.

I have sent in a motion to remove Standing Order 41 which prohibits Seanad Éireann from putting down amendments which create a charge on the Exchequer. Within ten minutes I had 12 signatures. People from every single party in the House consistently complain about this issue.A lot of people thought it was in the Constitution; it is not. It is in our Standing Orders. We have the right and the power to remove Standing Order 41, and-----