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Northern Assembly responsibility

Summary

Devine challenged Wilson on Sinn Féin’s role in Northern politics and the Assembly. The Chair intervened repeatedly to stop members talking over one another.

Perhaps Senator Wilson's grandstanding and rhetoric could be turned into decision-making by Fianna Fáil, the republican party, with regard to the Assembly in the North. What aspects of it would he throw out, given a strong mandate for marriage equality, an Irish language Act and the cash-for-ash scandal? He would be quite comfortable standing over corruption and allowing that to go on. I would like that on the record, if Senator Wilson will put it on the record.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

Speak through the Chair, Senator.

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Sinn Féin and the DUP brought in that grant.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

No interaction between Senators. Respect the Chair and address the Chair, please.

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