Dáil Wednesday 6 December 2023 at 12:40

‹ Ceisteanna ar Pholasaí nó ar Reachtaíocht - Questions on Policy or Legislation

Luddites exchange

Summary

Matt Shanahan briefly intervened, prompting a chaotic back-and-forth about the Luddites, with several Members shouting interjections. The Ceann Comhairle repeatedly called for order before Shanahan was allowed to proceed.

Seán Ó Fearghaíl An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I call Deputy Shanahan of the Regional Group.

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Matt Shanahan Independent

Gabhaim buíochas leis an gCeann Comhairle.

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Leo Varadkar The Taoiseach Fine Gael

The Luddites for a start.

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Seán Ó Fearghaíl An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Could we please have order?

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Mary Lou McDonald Sinn Féin

They were not hard left.

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Paul Murphy People Before Profit-Solidarity

The Luddites were right.

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Mary Lou McDonald Sinn Féin

Exactly.

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Paul Murphy People Before Profit-Solidarity

The Luddites were correct.

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Mattie McGrath Independent

The Taoiseach does not know his right from his left.

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Leo Varadkar The Taoiseach Fine Gael

I rest my case. The Luddites were right. I thank the Deputy.

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Paul Murphy People Before Profit-Solidarity

The Luddites were actually correct. They were workers standing up against a change in their work practices.

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Mattie McGrath Independent

The Taoiseach does not know his right from his left.

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Seán Ó Fearghaíl An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Please.

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Paul Murphy People Before Profit-Solidarity

They were in favour of technology, but for the people.

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Seán Ó Fearghaíl An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Deputy Shanahan should proceed.

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