David Norris

David Norris

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David Norris, one of the two men convicted for the murder of Stephen Lawrence, has been in the news for reportedly admitting to being part of the gang that attacked Stephen, as he approaches a parole hearing.

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David Norris is the chief executive of John Singleton Group.

Broadcaster reveals support for Pauline Hanson after KIIS contract settlement; Ben Fordham feud
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-19
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Senator David Norris took a successful case to the European Court of Justice that led to the repeal of anti-gay laws in 1993.

A garda sergeant spied on two adult men having sex. But he wasn’t prosecuted. They were – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-03-02
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David Norris's autobiography moved the author to tears, indicating a strong emotional impact.

‘We don’t learn about Ireland in English schools, which is really weird’ – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2026-01-11
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David Norris has been charged with the murder of Pat Fitzgerald.

Man (35) charged with murder of former trade union official in Waterford – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-26
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David Norris was among the many politicians who frequented the café founded by Sr Stan.

Sr Stan remembered by Focus Ireland café staff – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-11-03
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David Norris is referenced as a person who has faced the challenges of presidential campaigns.

Why would anyone run for president when the path to the Áras is paved with such bile? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-25
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David Norris is the Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana.

UB holds its 43rd annual graduation ceremony :: Mmegi Online
Mmegi – influential newspaper in Botswana·BotswanaBotswana· 2025-10-16
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David Norris is mentioned as a former unsuccessful candidate in presidential elections.

What next for Micheál Martin, Fianna Fáil and the election? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-10-06
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David Norris found out that to his cost in 2011 when he could only get to 18 before he went elsewhere.

Gareth Sheridan fails to secure presidential nomination from Meath County Council – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-09-22
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David Norris was the clear front-runner in the 2011 presidential campaign until his campaign was derailed by controversial comments.

This presidential election is unlikely to be dull – but remember how crazy 2011’s contest was? – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-10
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David Norris has been charged with assaulting a pensioner who died in hospital three days after the incident.

Man further remanded in custody following alleged assault on pensioner in Waterford – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-08-06
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David Norris is often cited as an example of someone who was almost destroyed by the campaign in 2011.

The presidential contest fails to ignite – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-07-12
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David Norris is a long-time gay rights campaigner present at the front of the parade.

Thousands join Dublin Pride Parade – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-28
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David Norris is a former senator and an über-Joycean who discussed the atlas with Tim Johnson.

A Joycean mystery is mapped out in London as Bloomsday looms – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-11
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David Norris was the first openly gay member of the Oireachtas when elected to the Seanad in 1987.

an Irish milestone – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-05-16
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Professor David Norris, Vice Chancellor of the University of Botswana, described the visit as a 'homecoming,' having first visited Liberia in 2022.

LISGIS, University of Botswana Collaborate to Enhance Statistics, Research | News
Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981·LiberiaLiberia· 2025-04-28
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David Norris has admitted to being in the gang that attacked Stephen Lawrence.

Neville Lawrence calls for son’s killers to be named as parole hearing nears | News
The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·JamaicaJamaica· 2025-03-29
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