Seanad Thursday 19 October 2017 at 11:30

Ladder photo row

Summary

The tracker mortgage exchange briefly turned personal, with Senator Davitt criticising the Taoiseach's ladder photo opportunity and the Chair repeatedly calling for order. The Leader defended the Taoiseach and urged that he be allowed to finish responding.

Aidan Davitt Fianna Fáil

I would have no problem if he had not got on top of a ladder for a photo opportunity. He did not have to put on the gear and go to the top of a ladder for a photo opportunity.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

I ask Senator Davitt to respect the Chair.

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Aidan Davitt Fianna Fáil

I am being honest.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

Senator Davitt, please.

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Jerry Buttimer Fine Gael

He cannot win. If he had not gone out, Senator Davitt would be in here giving out about him.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

When the Leader is responding, there should be no argy-bargy. He has listened to 19 Members this morning without a murmur. He is entitled to respond, so please allow him to do so. Some people may not like it but they should let him off.

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