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Court of Appeal dispute

Summary

The Chair repeatedly intervened as Senator Craughwell criticised the appointment process and called for the Minister for Justice to come to the House. The exchanges were ruled disorderly and his time expired.

Would you stop?

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Please, the lady is not here to answer for herself. I am not going to allow that. Please desist.

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The Cathaoirleach has no choice.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

I have a choice. I am in the Chair, and the Senator will not challenge the Chair, with respect.

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We should get the Minister for Justice and Equality in here this afternoon.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Please be orderly, Senator.

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What has happened here is disgraceful and it taints us all.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Senator is entitled to his opinion. His time is up.

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