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Political reform debate

Summary

A light-hearted exchange about political reform and party affiliations leads to a renewed question about the seriousness of proposed reform.

That is the joke of the day.

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I will not be there.

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Can we get a front row seat?

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I say to Senators that they should not be afraid of reform.

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We were elected to this House to be able to voice people's concerns at this time in Ireland and to have a more positive and optimistic Ireland.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

We do not promote any parties or political groups in the House.

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It is not a promotion it is a fact.

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Protect Senator Fidelma Healy Eames.

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The Senator could go back to Fine Gael. Why does it not bring them all back?

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Does the Senator have a question for the Leader?

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My question is as follows. How serious are we about reform?

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We might send an ambassador to that resting post.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Senator Fidelma Healy Eames without interruption, please.

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Change is always a challenge for all of us. To be fair we also have to have the courage. This is a time for courage. History is up to us.

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