Blueshirts and 1930s banter

Summary

An exchange of joking political jibes about Fine Gael’s past and the 1930s, with the Chair trying to restore order before the first substantive question.

Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil

I was trying to be helpful earlier.

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Peace has broken out.

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Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil

I refer the Taoiseach to a wonderful pub in Enniscorthy which has an iconic photograph of Eoin O'Duffy leading the Blueshirts in military parade.

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Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil

It is a wonderful reminder of Fine Gael's illustrious past.

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Leo Varadkar The Taoiseach Fine Gael

I would not talk about the 1930s if I were Deputy Martin.

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Mattie McGrath Independent

Why is Fianna Fáíl supporting Fine Gael? De Valera would not be happy.

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Eoghan Murphy Fine Gael

What about the 1920s?

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I thought Deputy Micheál Martin was going to be helpful.

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