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Aer Lingus motion amendment

Summary

Senator Leyden seconds the proposal to debate the Aer Lingus proceeds motion; procedural exchanges follow while a visitor’s welcome is ruled irrelevant.

I second Senator Darragh O'Brien's proposed amendment to the Order of Business. I also take the opportunity to welcome to the Visitors Gallery Dr. Keith Swanick who will contest the forthcoming Seanad by-election on behalf of the Fianna Fáil Party. Dr. Swanick is from Castlerea and I wish him well.

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Denis O'Donovan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

That is not relevant to the Order of Business.

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It is appropriate that I-----

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Denis O'Donovan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

I have ruled on the matter. The Senator should not abuse-----

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