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Cork, Galway and political banter

Summary

The Leader shifted to comments about debate on Cork local government reform and traded partisan jokes with colleagues about Fianna Fáil and the 'B' theme. It was political banter rather than a distinct policy matter.

Last night, a number of Members on the benches opposite-----

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The Leader has had his water now.

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We are very indignant. A number of us on this side who are very passionate about the city and county of Cork took the opportunity during the debate on a Bill seeking to reform local government structures in Cork to speak passionately about it.

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The Leader was not too passionate about Galway when it came to it.

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We know who is in charge of Fianna Fáil now. We saw that last night. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív and Senator Mark Daly are back in charge again. They have been resurrected.

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It is a party of the Thirty-two Counties.

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Senator Conway-Walsh came in with her list of "B"s. Can I say to her, in the spirit of Christmas, that, for me, the "B" refers to better living standards for people under this Government? "B" is for building a better economy.

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"B" is for-----

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Somebody is after texting that to the Leader.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Please allow the Leader to continue, without interruption.

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The Leader is getting as good as the Shinners - good man.

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"B" is for a better economy for all of the people.

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