Seanad Wednesday 10 October 2018 at 11:30

Pantomime banter

Summary

A brief comic exchange followed about the meaning of 'FA', with the Cathaoirleach and Senators Norris, Leyden and Buttimer trading teasing remarks. No substantive issue was raised.

David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

A Chathaoirligh, FA means Fanny Adams. There is nothing in the lexicon that prevents anyone mentioning Fanny Adams, a most distinguished lady.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

People can interpret it differently.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

We cannot account for corrupt minds.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

They do not have to be corrupt. I do not think I have a corrupt mind but I was concerned about it.

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Terry Leyden Fianna Fáil

He is sweet now.

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Jerry Buttimer Fine Gael

I am not sure whether I am in the Abbey Theatre, the Gate Theatre or pantomime season.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

He is in the back end of a pantomime horse.

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