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Language used about bankers

Summary

Senators dispute Senator Ó Domhnaill’s description of bankers’ conduct, while the Chair rules the exchanges out of order and ends the overlong intervention.

On a point of order, I ask Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill not to use words like "rape" when he is talking about financial institutions.

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No word better describes what these bankers did to the country. I do not have the opportunity of airing my concerns on the Pat Kenny show but perhaps others do.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Senator must resume his seat.

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I understand Senator Brian Ó Domhnaill's anger, but he should not use such language when talking about financial institutions. He could surely find another word to describe what the bankers have done.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

That is not a point of order. The Senator must resume her seat.

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For God's sake, surely Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell understands the point my colleague is making.

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She should remember that she is not in the lecture theatre now.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Senator must resume his seat. We are way over time. The three remaining Members who have indicated - Senators Rónán Mullen, Cáit Keane and Terry Brennan - will be called first tomorrow.

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