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Judicial appointments row

Summary

Senator Craughwell supported calls for clarity on judge appointments and criticised any secret arrangement blocking them. The exchange became a political aside about Fine Gael leadership before the Chair restored order.

The Senator knows that is about the Fine Gael leadership.

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Of course, it is about the leadership of Fine Gael. When the two boys are finished playing it out, I hope the Tánaiste, Deputy Frances Fitzgerald, will enjoy her new role as Taoiseach.

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Senator Gerard P. Craughwell is welcome back to Fine Gael.

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