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FAI and NASRA responses

Summary

The Leader said the FAI issue needed proper answers and supported resolving the NASRA dispute, while also noting a future sports debate could be held.

It is a bit like boycotting the Eurovision. I am a little worried in this case that one would hinder the work being done in the FAI. However, I think the overarching point being made by Senators Craughwell and Ó Ríordáin is one we all support, that is, that proper answers need to be given to questions that have been asked in the public domain. The committee will have its opportunity to discuss the matter and we can have a debate on sport in this House. I would be happy to do so.

To respond to Senator Mulherin regarding the issue of today's protest by NASRA, the matter needs to be resolved.

It is a source of huge concern and irritation to the men and women who work in the National Ambulance Service. It is important to acknowledge that representations are being made to us by the NASRA. I hope that SIPTU and NASRA can work it out with the HSE. A resolution to this is absolutely needed.

Senator Craughwell raised the issue of social media. I am a bit amused by his comments about the Fine Gael Twitter account last weekend. The Senator engages in social media a lot. I am smiling.

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