Sharon Keogan (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I, too, wish to add to the comments made about Senator Norris and wish him every good health as he leaves the House today. For me, it is about kindness. That does not get mentioned very often in this House but you have shown me tremendous kindness, Senator. You have always had something positive to say to me any time you met me, and I value that. It was lovely to hear the story Senator Wilson told about his daughter, that people remember your kindness in life.That is something I will cherish. Senator Norris is a very colourful, flamboyant individual who is extremely eloquent. People talked about his legacy in the context of legislation in this country and what he did for minority voices on the island. He will not be forgotten by anybody in the House or by society in general. The things he did for minority voices will live long in the history of the nation.

I lend my commiserations to Sinn Féin, which has lost Senator Ó Donnghaile. He was a very strong advocate for northern voices in the House. He was one of the few people who always spoke to me in the corridor. He, too, showed me kindness, and for that I will be truly grateful.

I wish good health to Senator Norris and to Miriam as she retires. She is also starting a different era and is leaving many friends in the House. I hope she will come back to see us many times in the future.