Lynn Ruane (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I thank everyone for their contributions and Dr. McDonagh for waking us up and making us think about what was going on. What came across - I hope I am correct - is the idea of impatience, paternalism and Dr. McDonagh's ability to consent again and again to the continuation of the reading of the speech. The person checked back in and she was well able to continue to be able to say this is what she wanted the person to do and how she wanted it to be done. It was new for someone to bring a little theatre to what is often theatre here.