Alleged bribery of Senators
Senator Norris seeks an investigation into alleged attempts to bribe or induce a Member, while the Chair rules the matter outside the Order of Business; Senator Naughton is welcomed to the House.
Yes, I have asked the question and I am supporting it. There has been a serious allegation of an attempt to bribe a Member of this House and I would like to know the truth of it. I would like to know the names of the people involved and I would like the investigation also-----
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-----to track the preferment, the jobs and other inducements offered to people. It is an exact replica of Grattan's Parliament. The corruption must be exposed and if it was the last thing the House did, it would be a service to the people of Ireland.
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A Chathaoirligh, ba mhaith liom buíochas ar leith a ghabháil leat agus le Baill an tSeanaid as ucht an fháilte chroíúil agus an dea-ghuí a tugadh dom. It is a great honour for me to be appointed to the House and I thank the Members for their good wishes and warm welcome. I look forward to working with them in a positive and constructive manner in the national interest and in the interest of the people of Galway West.