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‹ An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business Tone and truth in debate
Summary
Senator Buttimer called for the Chamber to challenge rhetoric and falsehoods respectfully, prompting interruptions from Senator Keogan and the chair before he was allowed to continue.
We should reflect on some of the contributions made in the Chamber this morning. There is rhetoric every day from certain people in this Chamber. I understand ideology and different points of view but some of it needs to be challenged. That has to be done respectfully, being conscious that one cannot propagate falsehoods. For those who purport to be Christian in their outlook, their rhetoric and their actions should be the same in this House.
