Norris
# norris - Thursday 23 August, 2012
David Norris to publish autobiography in October
The senator and former presidential candidate is expected to cover his long career in politics and his controversial bid for the Áras.
# norris - Tuesday 22 November, 2011
The 5 at 5: Tuesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
# norris - Monday 24 October, 2011
David Norris admits presidential bid has left him ‘in the red’
The independent presidential candidate says he is “out of money” as his bid for the Áras enters its final few days.
# norris - Friday 21 October, 2011
Tape of controversial Norris interview with Helen Lucy Burke emerges
The tape included excerpts from an interview Norris gave to Burke in 2002 which has caused controversy in recent months over the views he expressed about paedophilia.
# norris - Thursday 20 October, 2011
Norris rules out any vote transfer pact with Higgins
The Labour presidential candidate mooted the possibility of a pact today but Norris’s campaign has ruled it out this evening.
# norris - Monday 17 October, 2011
Norris slams ‘betrayal’ of Irish people, insists he’s the ’24-carat’ independent
A hugely anticipated speech focused on the recent report on people in mortgage arrears as David Norris insisted he is the only true independent in the presidential race.
# norris - Thursday 29 September, 2011
Norris says he will not have a spouse in the Áras if elected
The independent candidate for president said he was not currently in a relationship with anyone.
# norris - Tuesday 27 September, 2011
Norris an official presidential candidate after Dublin City nomination
The independent senator has now secured the backing of four local authorities and is a candidate for president of Ireland.
Higgins asks Labour councillors not to obstruct Norris’s presidential hopes
Labour’s presidential candidate has told Dublin City councillors meeting this evening that they should not seek to obstruct the entrace of David Norris into the race.
# norris - Monday 26 September, 2011
Norris fails to secure South Dublin County Council support for Áras run
The independent senator still needs the support of two local authorities in order to get on the ballot paper. Dana Rosemary Scallon also needs to support of two more councils.
# norris - Sunday 25 September, 2011
McGrath to meet with supporters tonight to discuss Norris, while Ross provides 18th signature
Mattie McGrath has yet to make a decision on supporting Norris, while Shane Ross has confirmed his support. Meanwhile the Sunday Times reports six new clemency letters have been revealed.
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Nine things to know this morning: More clemency letters from Norris revealed, bikers to take to the roads in protest over new regulations… and we know who owns Twitter, but who owns ‘tweet’?
# norris - Friday 23 September, 2011
Norris and Dana’s presidential hopes boosted as councils to meet next week
Both now appear likely to receive enough support from local authorities to ensure they get on the ballot paper when nominations close next Wednesday.
# norris - Thursday 22 September, 2011
Norris set to fall short of Oireachtas support as candidates look to councils
A busy day in presidential campaign as David Norris’s attempts at being nominated by the Oireachtas appear to be fading as both he and Dana now look set to pin their hopes on local council support.
# norris - Saturday 17 September, 2011
Kerry TDs, Flanagan and McGrath back McGuinness but who’s supporting Norris?
Sinn Féin’s candidate has the numbers to be on the ballot paper but David Norris faces a battle to secure enough support. We crunch the numbers on who is backing who.
Norris: ‘This would be the biggest comeback in Irish political history’
David Norris has spoken to The Late Late Show about his former partner Ezra Nawi, his views on paedophilia, and his prospects for being the next president of Ireland.
# norris - Friday 16 September, 2011
Norris actively seeking nomination for presidency bid
Senator David Norris is officially back in the race.
# norris - Sunday 11 September, 2011
Fianna Fáil senator denies party support for renewed Norris bid
It’s reported today that David Norris is about to re-enter the presidential race, but does he have Fianna Fáil support?
The 9 at 9: Sunday
Nine things you should know this morning…
# norris - Monday 5 September, 2011
Campaign steps up push for David Norris to re-enter presidential race
Off the back of one poll which put him third in the race he’s already pulled out of, David Norris tweeted his thanks for the continued support over the weekend.
# norris - Friday 5 August, 2011
‘Norris for President’ petition gains nearly 3,000 signatures
A web-based petition set up by a Norris fan has gained thousands of signatures – but has also been the target of abuse.
Ezra Nawi: Norris was victim of dirty tricks campaign
Nawi claims there was Israeli involvement in Norris’s clemency letter becoming public.
# norris - Wednesday 3 August, 2011
Ezra Nawi rape conviction went unreported in Israel: report
The story which has ended the presidential hopes of David Norris has only come to light 14 years later.
# norris - Tuesday 2 August, 2011
The Daily Fix: Tuesday
In today’s Fix: Norris bows out of presidential race, US avoids a debt default and Foo Fighters… coming soon to a garage near you.
Norris’s first interview: I will stay on as Senator
In his first full interview since his withdrawal from the presidential campaign, Senator David Norris told Today FM of his future in the Seanad, of “love of his life” Ezra Nawi, his campaign staff and more…
Political reaction to Norris’s withdrawal
A number of fellow politicians have welcomed David Norris’ decision, while the Israeli Embassy has said that it was not involved in the publication of the controversial letter written by the Senator.
Norris quits presidential race: his statement in full
David Norris’ statement in full as he bows out of the race for the Áras…
Gallery: Ireland reacts as David Norris ends his campaign
The announcement sparked strong feelings on Twitter – and not everybody was disappointed.
David Norris calls a halt to presidential campaign
The Independent senator has said that it’s time to “reassert the while of my life and destiny”.
Norris to break silence on presidential campaign today
The independent senator will make a statement at 3pm.
The 9 at 9: Tuesday
Nine things to know this morning…
As three TDs withdraw their backing who’s supporting Norris now?
David Norris is expected to break his silence today.
# norris - Monday 1 August, 2011
Three TDs withdraw support as Norris campaign hangs in balance
Three of the 15 Oireachtas members who were willing to nominate David Norris for the presidency have withdrawn their offer.
The Daily Fix: Monday
Bank Holiday Monday’s Fix: The latest on the David Norris controversy, debt vote imminent in the US and video of Castlepalooza 2011 finishing off in style…
David Norris withdraws from presenting spot on TV3′s Vincent Browne show
TV3 has confirmed that the senator has withdrawn from a guest presenting spot on the show. He was due to appear on Tonight With Vincent Browne tomorrow night.
Israel and Labour deny plot against Norris as backers consider support
More details emerge about the scandal that has rocked the independent Senator’s campaign.
The 9 at 9: Monday
In today’s 9 at 9: The latest on Davis Norris’ Áras bid; a debt deal in the US; the Ministers and the bus lanes; and what the recession is doing to our sex lives.
# norris - Sunday 31 July, 2011
Norris: Who’s supporting him now?
Senator David Norris and his remaining campaigners say his bid for the Presidency continues – but many of those who were to nominate him are staying quiet this evening.
David Norris determined to continue campaign despite clemency controversy
The senator acknowledges his chances of securing a nomination to run are “slim”. Meanwhile, some of his Oireachtas supporters are standing by him.
Poll: Has the Norris letter controversy affected his Áras bid?
Will 1997 letter seeking clemency for a friend throw Norris’ campaign off-track?
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