David Norris (Independent) | Oireachtas source

It is a pleasure to welcome the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, back to the House, and a great relief. I saw former Senator Ross's nose peeping out from behind the Public Gallery and I thought he was going to extend his arrogance and take charge of a Bill for which he has direct personal responsibility but no political responsibility. I draw the attention of the Minister, Deputy Flanagan, to a report in the Irish Independentwhich congratulated this House on extending the debate on this matter and indicated that a majority of Fine Gael Senators oppose the Bill. That is a very interesting-----