Nurses debate row
A brief, heated exchange broke out when Deputy John Brassil tried to begin a question while others shouted about his remarks on another Deputy and the nurses’ strike. The Ceann Comhairle repeatedly called the House to order before Brassil was allowed to continue.
On the day when nurses in Kerry are striking in the cold for improved terms and conditions, it is interesting that my colleague would choose this unique opportunity to raise his support for drink-driving when their case is-----
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It would serve the Deputy well to mind his own business. It was wrong of him to refer to a person who is not here. He should mind his own business. Is he not able to do that?
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The Deputy will be on Radio Kerry tomorrow.
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The question I would like to raise under the programme for Government-----
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The Deputy is referring to Deputy Danny Healy-Rae, who spoke about nurses in Kerry and elsewhere. Deputy Brassil should not be paying lip service to the issue now and trying to be a smart alec.
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The Deputy has grabbed the headlines for Radio Kerry.
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I am very sorry, but Deputy Brassil is a smart alec or he tries to be.
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The Deputy will make the 1 o'clock news.