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Banking inquiry nominations

Summary

Senators support Sean Barrett’s nomination to the banking inquiry, while the Chair says the Committee of Selection will decide the membership.

I support the appointment of Senator Sean D. Barrett to the committee on banking. There is little doubt in my mind that the House should be honoured to have individuals in it of the quality of Senators Sean D. Barrett and Marc MacSharry, either of whom could do this job.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

That is a matter for the Committee of Selection to decide.

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I thought it had been decided.

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It has been decided.

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The Dáil has sent word already.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Committee of Selection has not met yet.

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Robert Mugabe is the Vice Chairman.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Senator Quinn without interruption, please.

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He will ensure the Government's desire to-----

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Senator Quinn without interruption, please. Do you have a question for the Leader, Senator Quinn?

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