Seanad Wednesday 31 May 2017 at 11:30

World MS Day interruption

Summary

Murnane O'Connor tried to interrupt to praise the Leader on World MS Day, but the Chair refused to let her turn it into a separate intervention and told the House to allow the Leader to conclude.

Jennifer Murnane O'Connor Fianna Fáil

If I can make one point-----

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

Can the Senator please not interrupt?

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Jennifer Murnane O'Connor Fianna Fáil

I want to compliment the Leader on his action this morning. Can I just compliment-----

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

This is not a council chamber. The Senator will please resume her seat.

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Jennifer Murnane O'Connor Fianna Fáil

The Leader had a great time this morning supporting World MS Day.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

The Senator will resume her seat.

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Jennifer Murnane O'Connor Fianna Fáil

Today is World MS Day. Well done to the Leader.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

The Senator's behaviour is very disrespectful.

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Jennifer Murnane O'Connor Fianna Fáil

The Leader had a great morning.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

Senators cannot be allowed to interrupt in order to thank or contradict the Leader.

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Jennifer Murnane O'Connor Fianna Fáil

Today is World MS Day.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

There is a very busy schedule today. I know some Senators would like me to suspend the House for 15 minutes but that would defeat the purpose. The House is sitting until 8.30 p.m. The Leader should be allowed to conclude.

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