Seanad
‹ Order of Business John Bruton and 1916 commemorations
Summary
Senator O’Brien asks that John Bruton clarify remarks about Pádraig Pearse and the 1916 commemorations, prompting political exchanges.
It was wrong to debate the main leader, one of the signatories in the 1916 Rising, in such a way.
That aside, I ask the Leader to ensure, when we are having debates and discussions in the Seanad in advance of the 2016 commemorations, that Mr. Bruton is invited to clarify his remarks.
Comment on this
I think I should ignore the speculation of the romantic opposite.
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He is very fond of travelling to Great Britain. In fairness, he is probably playing to his audience. He is used to doing so. Prince Charles might have been there also.