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Sinn Féin and government responsibility

Summary

A running exchange develops into political banter about Sinn Féin, Fianna Fáil and being in government. The Chair repeatedly warns the Leader to stay on track while the Senators tease the exchange.

The Leader should bring him back.

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I look forward to it.

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One very true thing he said yesterday was that if one criticises Sinn Féin on any issue, there is a chorus of disapproval. It is a one-dimensional approach to everything.

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Talk about immaturity.

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Members of Sinn Féin have criticised its new suitor, Deputy Micheál Martin. The love-in did not last very long and is a bit fragile. Relationships are rocky and Sinn Féin's loving up to Fianna Fáil is like a slow candle burning and will take time but------

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Is the Leader feeling a bit cranky?

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I am in great form. Members of Sinn Féin are a little sensitive about being in government but that party's future leader, who is nearly being anointed, is seeking to go into government. Members of Sinn Féin should also look after those next to them. The new alliance-----

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Whether it is the greenway or the rail tracks, it is a bit rocky but being in government involves responsibility and making decisions, about which Sinn Féin members need to learn.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

If the Leader keeps meandering, he will go off the tracks.

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The chemistry is not right.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

Senators should allow the Leader to finish. He is very anxious to do so.

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One can work on chemistry.

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