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This subsubsubseries relates to a separate case: David Norris v Seán Doherty (Ceann Comhairle [speaker of lower house of Irish parliament]) and 11 others (members of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges (CPP)) and Seanad Éireann.

In early 1990, Dublin University member David Norris while seeking to amend the order of business in the Seanad [Irish Upper House of Parliament] alleged that Senator Seán Doherty, Ceann Comhairle [Chair of the Seanad] was involved in having the composition of a delegation to Nicaragua for the election changed to exclude the National University Senator John A Murphy (who was to represent the small group of independents in the Seanad) but allowing one Fianna Fáil and one Fine Gael representative. Norris was later charged with breach of privilege by the CPP and was to be suspended from Seanad Eireann for one week. Doherty himself presided over the CPP which investigated Norris, although the allegations Norris made related to Doherty, and the CPP refused Norris permission to have legal representation present, or to bring witnesses. Norris took case to High Court which quashed the report the CPP issued following their investigation and quashed his suspension and gave permission for Norris to apply for a Judicial Review.

Later it emerged that Mr Doherty had withheld from the Seanad CPP legal advice that he should not have presided over the hearing of Mr Norris's allegation, and it transpired the allegations had foundation. Despite an agreement between parties which included Norris having legal costs paid by Doherty, it appears an investigation into Doherty's actions subsequently took place.

One photocopy and one faxed copy of David Norris' affidavit which had been sent to Mary Robinson (MR), 15/03/1990; copy of High Court Judicial Review between David Norris (DN), Applicant, and Sean Doherty, Maurice Manning, Liam Naughten, John Dardis, Jack Harte, Avril Doyle, Sean Fallon, Michael Lannigan, Joseph O'Toole, Patrick McGowan, G.V. Wright, Donie Cassidy and Seanad Eireann Book of Pleadings, 16/03/1990; photocopy and faxed copy of High Court order (Justice Blaney) which included quashing the report of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges (CPP) of Seanad Eireann in respect of alleged breach of privilege by DN, quashing decision for DN to be suspended from Seanad, and giving permission to Norris to apply for a judicial review, 20/03/1990; photocopy of typed document "Rough outline of case for justification of Doherty allegations" with attached letters (part of Pleadings?), 10/01-22/03/1990; typed document "Introduction to Outline of Doherty Case", by Norris and marked Private and Confidential, 23/03/1990; photocopy and faxed copy of draft letter from Michael E Hanahoe & Company, solicitors to Clerk of the CPP on behalf of DN offering to discontinue proceedings if a number of conditions were met, 25/03/1990; fax from DN to MR with typed draft text of speech he planned to give in Seanad Éireann the next day, 27/03/1990; photocopy and faxed copy of affidavit of Hanahoe, 06/04/1990 and an apprentice Michael Farrell, 10/04/1990; photocopy of High Court order from Mr Justice Barr giving extension to time for serving notice of motion to applicant (DN), 06/04/1990; two copies and one faxed copy of High Court Judicial Review No. 67 of 1990 Between David Norris...Seanad Éireann" Terms of Settlement, 25/04/1990.

This file consists of correspondence including from Mary Robinson (MR) and Mr Tony Hanahoe, Michael E Hanahoe & Co. solicitors, in relation to fees, 23/03/1990; fax from Michael E Hanahoe & Son to Gerry Durcan of draft letter sent by the solicitors to the Editor of the Sunday Business Post on behalf of their client stating he was not responsible for leaked document, 25/03/1990; letter from David Norris to his solicitor, Tony Hanahoe expressing concern that he had been libelled and his reputation seriously damaged in article by Emily O'Reilly, 26/03/1990; photocopies of letter from Kieran Coughlan, Clerk of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges to Michael E Hanahoe acknowledging receipt of letter and enclosures served, 09/04/1990; letters from MR to Gerry Durcan and Tony Hanahoe in relation to fees 24/04/1990; correspondence from Ann Lane, assistant to MR who subsequently had been elected President of Ireland in relation to final payment of fees, 28/12/1990-08/04/1991.

This file consists of handwritten case notes, research documents and background material relating to the case including extract of standing orders, extract of rules, procedures and privileges of Houses of the Oireachtas and documents relating to the Wireless Dealers Association v Minister for Industry and Commerce and Attorney General (1956?) as it related to bills being submitted to the Seanad.

Cuttings relating to the case 16/03-29/05/1990

David Owen Norris and Sonnerie Trio. Concert held at the Aula Maxima, National University of Ireland, Galway. Includes printed concert programme with details of works performed from Mendelssohn and also a biography of the musicians.

DR's birth cert and page of handwritten notes which inc parents DOB's removed from main file

Material relates to case of David Reynolds (DR) who believed he was entitled to vote but was not on register. Voting age had been lowered to 18 and draft register was published in Dec 1972. DR sent in correction and was told he would appear on new register on 15 April 1973. However, DR wanted to vote in local elections in 28th Feb 1973 and claimed he had constitutional right to vote. Unclear whether case was successful. Solicitors: Dudley Potter, Counsel: Mary Robinson.

David Wehr. Printed programme from the recital held at the Aula Maxima, University College Galway. Includes details of works to be performed and biographical information on Wehr. (4 copies, 4 pp) File also includes draft TS press release issued by Music for Galway publicising the event and also photocopy of press cuttings of previous concerts from Wehr taken from the Guardian (U.K.) the Times (U.K.) The Daily Telegraph (U.K.) the Washington Post (U.S.A) Houston Chronicle (U.S.A.) and others. TS letter (photocopy) signed by Deirdre Stephens, P.R.O. of Music for Galway to 'Mr Carty' enquiring if a music critic from the Sunday Tribune would report on the concert. (8 Nov 1988)