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Free speech and opinion

Summary

The exchange continued with banter and interruptions as Senator Ó Domhnaill insisted elected representatives must listen to one another and respect all opinions. He framed this as a basic democratic principle.

David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

Denigrate. D-E-N-I-G-R-A-T-E.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Hold on.

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Thank you, lecturer.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

Professor.

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Thank you, professor. May I make my point?

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Senator is over time.

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On this issue, which will come before the Oireachtas-----

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

I ask the Senator to make his point quickly.

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-----we should appreciate all views, regardless of whether we agree with them, and not castigate people and block their opinions. All opinions matter. That is why we are here and why we have a Parliament-----

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