Senator Bacik party status
A brief procedural spat breaks out when the Cathaoirleach clarifies Senator Bacik’s grouping and the Leader and Senator Bacik exchange light remarks. It is absorbed into the surrounding Order of Business discussion, which continues with comments on the presidential race and abortion legislation.
I know that. I accept that. I did not say she was-----
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I am leader of an inter-party group. That is true.
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Níor chuala mé an méid a dúirt an Senator.
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It is welcome that there is a presidential election. It will endorse the tenure of the new President. I wish all of the candidates well. I hope the debate will be healthy, respectful and tolerant.
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The Leader will be one himself in seven years' time. That is my prediction. I mean a candidate, not a President.
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I look forward to Senator Wilson and renewing our friendship. As an aside, 35 years ago, Senator Wilson and I kindled in our friendship at college. We are still friends 35 years later. We are a few hairs lighter on the top, but we are still friends.
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It should not surprise the Cathaoirleach because we are both very well measured people.
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We are well trained in theology.
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We are well trained in theology, yes. I join Senator Bacik in expressing the view that I hope the legislation, when it emanates from the Cabinet to the Dáil and on to this House, will be dealt with in a very positive and expeditious manner-----
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----while being debated thoroughly.