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Procedural interruptions

Summary

The Chair repeatedly asked Senators to stop interrupting the Leader, noting the debate was running over time and that a Minister was waiting.

Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

Senator Norris should allow the Leader to continue.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

It did not have to be.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

The Leader has given a good response so Senator Norris should please not interrupt him. I remind the House that we are 20 minutes over time. It is the combined fault of everyone. There is a Minister waiting. There will probably be a vote and we are not halfway through the response yet.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

Two votes.

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I am doing my best to get there.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

I am trying to stop the interruptions because they do not help. They are just elongating the whole process.

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