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Use of parliamentary privilege

Summary

Senator Keane urges Deputy Mary Lou McDonald to name alleged perpetrators of crimes, including against children and those buried in bogs, prompting objections and a warning not to abuse privilege.

I am asking a question of the Leader. I am asking Deputy Mary Lou McDonald to use her parliamentary privilege in the other House to name people whose names are on that list. If she is going to name people with Ansbacher accounts who have been investigated by the Revenue Commissioners, An Garda Síochána and the Moriarty tribunal, the least she might do is stand up and name the people who have perpetrated crimes against children.

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What about Deputy Regina Doherty? Should she not name the people in question?

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As well as that, Deputy Mary Lou McDonald should name the people whose bodies are buried in the bogs. Many families are suffering through it.

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Paddy Burke An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Senator is way over time.

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Parliamentary privilege should not be abused. It should be used to try to help people.

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