Seanad Tuesday 26 November 2019 at 15:30

Personal jibes and O'Morchoe tribute

Summary

A brief back-and-forth of interjections and teasing followed over Senator McDowell, Senator Norris and the earlier amendment. Senator Norris again expressed regret at O'Morchoe's death and restated support for the business amendment.

Gabrielle McFadden Fine Gael

Is Senator McDowell in court?

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Kevin Humphreys Labour Party

That is uncalled for.

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Jerry Buttimer Fine Gael

In fairness, Senator Humphreys has said worse.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Order, please.

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Kevin Humphreys Labour Party

I stand by what I said.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

What did the Senator say?

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Jerry Buttimer Fine Gael

Senator Humphreys has said an awful lot worse.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Senator Norris has the floor.

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Gabrielle McFadden Fine Gael

I could never abuse Senator Norris.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

I can abuse myself, darling.

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Paul Coghlan An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

I ask Senators not to encourage Senator Norris.

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David P.B. Norris Senator David Norris Independent

As already stated, I very much regret the death of the O'Morchoe, who was a thoroughly charming and gentlemanly person from, I think, Wexford. I also want to second Senator Craughwell's amendment to the Order of Business.

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