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Seanad
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Security and Seanad reform

Summary

Senator Craughwell urged Sinn Féin to read his articles on Northern Ireland security and later called for a debate on Seanad elections and the House’s national role. The Chair and other Senators interjected with congratulations, while the discussion remained centred on Craughwell’s remarks and constitutional points.

I ask that Sinn Féin might have a look at two opinion pieces on security in Northern Ireland that are published in The America Times today, both of which were written by me, one addressing the issue of closing the-----

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Jerry Buttimer An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

Did Senator Craughwell say they were written by him?

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Jerry Buttimer An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

My apologies, okay.

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One article is addressing the issue of closing the back door and the other one addressing the issue of the changing security concerns of the UK because of our failure to provide proper defence for this island. That party might read these articles and it might awaken a few things.

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Well done, Gerry.

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I have here a copy of Bunreacht na hÉireann-----

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