Seanad Wednesday 28 September 2016 at 15:30

Roscommon hospital shouting match

Summary

The argument deteriorates into repeated accusations, interruptions and further claims about deaths and the emergency department closure. Neither Senator yields and the Chair struggles to restore order.

Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

I ask the Senator to respect the Chair.

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Frankie Feighan Senator Frank Feighan Fine Gael

Shame on Senator Terry Leyden once again.

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Terry Leyden Fianna Fáil

If she had been-----

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Frankie Feighan Senator Frank Feighan Fine Gael

The Senator is long enough in this place to know better.

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Terry Leyden Fianna Fáil

She bled-----

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Frankie Feighan Senator Frank Feighan Fine Gael

Shame on the Senator.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

Senator Trump.

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Frankie Feighan Senator Frank Feighan Fine Gael

Senator Terry Leyden is an absolute disgrace. He should withdraw what he said.

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Terry Leyden Fianna Fáil

She bled to death.

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Frankie Feighan Senator Frank Feighan Fine Gael

Just withdraw it.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

I ask the Senators to respect the Chair.

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Frankie Feighan Senator Frank Feighan Fine Gael

I am not going to stand and listen to lies being told in this Chamber.

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Terry Leyden Fianna Fáil

The Senator knows that if the emergency department had been open, she would not have bled to death.

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