Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Last week, we in this Chamber took a vote and if that vote were to be taken again, the outcome would be the same. Respecting outcomes of votes is the very basis for a functioning democracy.

The Ceann Comhairle has only sat in that Chair for 23 Dáil sitting days and in that time, we have had two days of chaos, obstruction, ugliness and disrespect, and the exact opposite of a fair wind. That cannot and should not become the norm because dignity and respect in the workplace have to extend to this Chamber.

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