Politics

‘Wandering lonely as a cloud’: Struggle to find right place in Dáil for David Norris portrait

Venerable senator’s picture may finally hang in a new group of four portraits of the longest serving members of the Oireachtas

Senator David Norris with his portrait, which has been moved to several different locations in Leinster House. Picture: Collins

A portrait of Senator David Norris has been moved yet again in Leinster House, as the authorities struggle to find the right place to hang it.

The 78-year-old, who has suffered several serious illnesses in recent years, is one of the few serving Oireachtas members to have his portrait on the wall of Leinster House.

It was originally hung beside the stairs leading to the Dáil chamber last September in recognition of his 35 years ...