Seanad Wednesday 3 July 2024 at 11:30

Retired diplomat remark

Summary

The Cathaoirleach warned Members to be careful in their language after Senator Mullen referred to a retired diplomat, and Mullen apologised and clarified what he had meant.

Jerry Buttimer An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

I remind Members that we should be careful in the language we use in the House and the person referred to is a retired diplomat.

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Rónán Mullen Independent

What did I say?

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Jerry Buttimer An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

The Senator said "diplomat".

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Rónán Mullen Independent

I apologise. I did mean to say "retired" in fact.

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Jerry Buttimer An Cathaoirleach Fine Gael

It is just to be careful

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Rónán Mullen Independent

I appreciate that.

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