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Seanad
‹ An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

National children's hospital overrun

Summary

Leyden argued for a hands-on management approach, suggested a health bond and praised earlier hospital delivery, while opponents heckled about corruption and tribunals. The Chair repeatedly curbed interruptions as the debate stayed on the hospital overrun and Government responsibility.

I will tell the Senators one thing-----

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The Senator has my attention.

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I will tell the Senators one thing-----

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Senator Leyden has only two minutes and Senators are wasting his time.

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Does the Senator want to test it out with Taca? Does Senator Leyden remember that?

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When Minister-----

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Does the Senator remember Taca?

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Leader is wasting Senator Leyden's time.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

Now look what Senator Leyden has started.

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Does the Senator remember Taca?

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Order, please.

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When the late-----

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Does the Senator remember the Galway tent and the developers?

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Leader, please.

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When the late and great-----

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The Senator was probably in the tent with them.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Leader will be responding.

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I ask the Leader not to distract me, please.

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Now all the developers are in with you lot and your private members' clubs go on.

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I will give the Senator an answer when I come back to this matter.

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