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Seanad
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Japanese delegation protocol

Summary

Senator Norris questions the involvement of a Dáil member in Seanad affairs and objects to Members presenting themselves as Senators, prompting interventions from the Chair and other Senators.

David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

It is very relevant because I am asking a direct question. It is very relevant because it was a delegation from this House. The Japanese would have gone mad if they had known. This man must have gone around posing as a Senator.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

I do not think that Members of the Lower House should be allowed to pose as Senators.

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The Senator does.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

We certainly never would demean ourselves by posing as Deputies.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

This is not relevant to the Order of Business. I call Senator Hayden.

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