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‹ An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Leader's response and procedural dispute

Summary

The Leader began responding to the many issues raised, prompting objections from O'Donnell about being labelled populist. The Chair ruled repeatedly on order as members tried to interject.

I am happy that we are in populist hour in the House today. I thank the 18 Senators who made contributions.

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That is very disingenuous.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

We will have no comments. The Leader should be allowed to speak, without interruption.

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It is not disingenuous but the complete truth.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Leader should not respond to comments.

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On a point of order, it is disingenuous. We are not being populists; we are being realists. It is very unfair of the Leader; it is not like him.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

With respect, that is not a point of order.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

It is not.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

I have ruled that it is not.

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I will tell you why it is a point of order.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

I call on the Leader to respond. There should be no interruptions. Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell is out of order.

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It is a point of order because it is an accusation.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Senator is out of order. I call on the Leader to respond. He should try to speak through the Chair.

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