Seanad
‹ Order of Business Chair rejects allegation against Minister
Summary
The Chair rules Senator Leyden’s constituency-based allegation unfair and unfounded, demands its withdrawal and stops further debate when he declines.
I asked Senator Leyden to reflect on his comments. He raised an important issue and the unfair remark was his comment that the Minister would take a different view if the victim was from his constituency. That is unfair and unfounded and I asked Senator Leyden to reflect on it. I do not want him to make further comment unless he wants to withdraw the remark.
Comment on this
No, the Senator will either withdraw the remark or not. I am not allowing further debate on the matter.
Comment on this
I have reflected and the proof of the pudding will be in the eating when the Minister decides not to repatriate the man.