Dáil debates

Tuesday, 4 November 2014

5:15 pm

Photo of Seán BarrettSeán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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I wish to make an announcement for the information of the House. I have received a communication from former Deputy Phil Hogan in regard to his appointment as a member of the Commission of the European Communities and to advise the House that former Deputy Hogan, having become a member of the Commission, ceased to be a Member of Dáil Éireann on Saturday, 1 November 2014.

Photo of Micheál MartinMicheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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On Saturday.

Photo of Seán BarrettSeán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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Saturday, 1 November.

Photo of Micheál MartinMicheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)
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How opportune. His timing was impeccable. Just as 150,000 went to the streets, Phil was officially gone.

Photo of Joe HigginsJoe Higgins (Dublin West, Socialist Party)
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It was a very symbolic day. He finally got the message.