Senator Darragh O'Brien seems to have a problem with women today in the House. I inform him that women are well able to speak for themselves.

Does Senator Moran have a question for the Leader?

Yes.

I cannot accept that remark.

It is an extraordinary and regrettable comment.

Anyone who knows me will accept that the implication that I have ever, in any way, shape or form-----

Excuse me-----

Senator Moran should withdraw that remark.

So a women is not entitled to a career?

I take exception to the way the Senator referred to this matter.

I never even mentioned the individual.

Senator O'Brien, will you please resume your seat?

What Senator Moran is trying to do now-----

Senator O'Brien, please.

The Senator is trying to sully my character.

Senator O'Brien is out of order.

A Chathaoirligh, I ask for some protection on this. The Senator is sullying my character.

Senator O'Brien is completely out of order.

Senator Moran is out of order.

The record of the House will speak for itself. Does Senator Moran have a question for the Leader?

I have. I wish to point out, if I can speak without being interrupted-----

It is grossly unfair.

Women are well able to-----

Has Senator Moran a question for the Leader?

Yes, I do. Women are well able to earn an independent living and are well able to rise in high positions in society on their own merit.

Yes.

I take exception to people who are-----

The question was about whether a job was publicly advertised.

I take exception to being interrupted.

Senator Moran without interruption.