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Senator attendance dispute

Summary

Martin Conway defends his attendance and integrity after criticism, while the Chair rules that attendance is not relevant to the Order of Business.

Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

We are not discussing the issue of attendance in the House on the Order of Business.

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Universal comments are wrong, too. I stand over my record in this House.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Senator mentioned that in the House yesterday.

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I attend and speak in this House every day.

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We sure know the Senator attends every day.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

This is not relevant to the Order of Business.

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As far as I am concerned, my integrity and attendance here are relevant. I am proud of my record and will not have it denigrated.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

We are on the Order of Business. I call on Senator Mullen.

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With that, I wish you a happy Christmas, a Chathaoirligh.

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