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Seanad
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Summary

The Chair said the matter had already been proposed, but Senator Burke argued for the importance of his point and called for transparent handling of the issues. The exchange focused on making the debate honest and upfront.

Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

There is already a proposal from Senator Conway-Walsh, which funnily enough has not been seconded. I will let the Minister come in. Is Senator Burke seconding that? I am sure we will be debating this item.

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In fairness, I want to make a point on this.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

I know, but the Senator has now used up his two minutes.

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In fairness, I think it is an important point to make, and that is about-----

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Every speaker has two minutes during the Order of Business.

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A Leas-Chathaoirligh, I think it is important to emphasise-----

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

I am not doubting that. The Chair is ruling now. It is important that we all-----

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A Leas-Chathaoirligh, I am making a point-----

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Yes. Will Senator Burke finish it?

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I am making a point, and I think it is important-----

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

He is, and I am asking him to finish making the point, if he would.

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I am making the point that a lot of good progress has been made on that issue.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Yes.

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It is important that we now deal with the issues that have arisen, and deal with them in a very transparent and upfront manner. That is what our debate should be about.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Correct.

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I would like to make that point.

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