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Seanad
‹ Order of Business

Committee selection arrangements

Summary

Senator Hayden insists Labour Senators did not defy their Whip over committee arrangements, prompting objections and interruptions before the Chair returns the discussion to the Order of Business.

I too welcome Senator Naughton to the House. I note the favourable impact her appointment will have on the gender balance within Seanad Éireann. In spite of all the media comment over the weekend, no Labour Senator defied the Labour Whip on Friday in the matter of the committees.

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They did not vote.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

They came to an accommodation with the Whip.

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I am simply setting the record straight.

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Can the Senator explain that?

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No Labour Senator defied the Whip.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

Weasel words.

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I am sure that Senator Norris, more than any Senator-----

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In fairness, we do not care, because the Labour Party is not relevant.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Senator Hayden should speak on today's Order of Business.

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