Seanad Thursday 20 December 2018 at 11:30

B jokes continue

Summary

Senators and the Chair kept joking through the Leader's attempt to continue, with interruptions about 'B' words and Christmas shopping. The Chair repeatedly asked for order.

Gerard P. Craughwell Independent

Does the Leader want to go through all the "B"s?

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Now, now. Everybody had his or her opportunity.

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Niall Ó Donnghaile Sinn Féin

"B" is for bah humbug.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Please. We can only hear one speaker at a time. Please allow the Leader to continue, without interruption.

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Niall Ó Donnghaile Sinn Féin

He is encouraging us.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin Labour Party

Some of us have Christmas shopping to do.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Senator is out of order.

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Jerry Buttimer Fine Gael

Some of us have been here since 11.30 a.m., whereas Senator Ó Ríordáin walked in at 12.45 p.m.

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Aodhán Ó Ríordáin Labour Party

I was watching proceedings in my office.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Will the Leader please speak through the Chair and avoid encouraging others?

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