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Personal row over Leyden

Summary

Senator Feighan mocked Leyden, prompting complaints from Leyden and a rebuke from the Leader. Buttimer then joked back, adding to the personal row.

Frankie Feighan Senator Frank Feighan Fine Gael

Long before I met Senator Leyden, I talked to a colleague of his who told me, "Terry Leyden should be a ward of court". Today, after 20 years, he has proven that point.

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That is terribly disparaging. I am surprised that the Leas-Chathaoirleach would allow that kind of abuse in the Chamber.

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Senator Leyden is a good man for hurling it.

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