Pairing for injured Senator Harte
Senator Wilson commits Fianna Fáil to continuing a parliamentary pair for the seriously injured Senator Harte. An ensuing exchange becomes heated over whether illness and the pairing arrangement should be politically exploited.
As Whip of the Fianna Fáil Party, I want to clarify something. Since the unfortunate confinement of our colleague, Senator Jimmy Harte, due to a serious injury, on every occasion my party has honoured a request for a pair for the Senator. There may be speculation in that regard but as the Whip of the Fianna Fáil Party in the House, I will give a commitment that request for a pair will continue to be honoured, regardless of how difficult or serious the legislation before us.
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As a Labour Party Senator, I appreciate that.
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I have to say that is a load of nonsense. In politics, one wins. It is as simple as that. One takes advantage. That is what I have learned in political life, in particular if one is motivated by the interests of the people.
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The illness of a Member should be exploited by this side and I will not pay any tribute to Fianna Fáil for it.
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For God's sake, that is an outrageous comment.
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It is unbecoming of Senator David Norris.