Seanad Tuesday 11 June 2019 at 15:35

Leader's competence attacked

Summary

A row broke out after the Leader and Senator Leyden exchanged personal remarks, with Leyden accusing the Leader of mishandling the House and delaying legislation. The Chair repeatedly intervened to restore order.

Jerry Buttimer Fine Gael

That is the truest word the Senator has ever said. He does not know what is going on. He is dead right in that regard.

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Terry Leyden Fianna Fáil

I will tell the Leader why I do not know what is going on-----

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Jerry Buttimer Fine Gael

The Senator does not know what is going on.

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Terry Leyden Fianna Fáil

The Leader does not know how to run the House, nor is he capable of passing the Bill. That is a reflection on the Senator as Leader.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

Senator Leyden is trying to conclude.

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Terry Leyden Fianna Fáil

The Leader should not blame other Senators for delaying the Bill's passage.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

Senator Leyden is well over time.

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Jerry Buttimer Fine Gael

It is the truest word the Senator has said. He does not know what is going on.

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Terry Leyden Fianna Fáil

The Leader does not know what is going on and he is incapable of bringing Bills through the House. He cannot do it.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

The Leader will have time to respond in a moment.

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Jerry Buttimer Fine Gael

I cannot wait to do so.

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Denis O'Donovan An Cathaoirleach Fianna Fáil

The Leader has prolonged Senator Leyden's efforts to conclude.

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Jerry Buttimer Fine Gael

We must expose the inaccuracy of the Senator's statements.

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Gabrielle McFadden Fine Gael

Senator Leyden does not need any help in that regard.

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