Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will but it is the first time I have heard Deputy Kelly not being clear. He has full privilege in here. I do not know what he is talking about. He should say what is on his mind.

In response to Deputy Micheál Martin, every Deputy has access to Ministers. There is no deal, written or otherwise, with Deputy Lowry. In any event, the people of Tipperary will elect whoever they want at the next election.

In response to Deputy Adams, I did discuss the Seanad position with Deputy Micheál Martin. While constitutionally it is up to the Taoiseach of the day to make 11 nominations, I was happy to say to Deputy Micheál Martin, who is supporting a partnership Government in a minority position, that he could nominate three sectoral positions and that I would appoint them. Could anybody object to those? They are good people who will contribute to the political life of the country.

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