David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I remember the first gay pride march, which I think was in 1974. I had a picket that said homosexuals are revolting. The 46A bus nearly went into the railings of St. Stephen's Green. We were picketing the Department of Justice. All of the secretaries had their eyes out on stalks. A lorry drove up and the Minister's new carpet was thrown out on the pavement, followed by a helper who got out, took one look at us and said to the driver, "Jaysus Mick, fucking queers". Mick got out, took one look and said "What about it? I don't give a bollix, a picket is a fucking picket mate". He took up my picket and walked around with us for five minutes. I thought that was a wonderful example of working-class solidarity.