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Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: I will not withdraw the remark.

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: It is no better or no worse than many of the comments made-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: I have not shown a total disregard for the issue. I am very well informed------

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: I support the call for the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade to attend the House to discuss this issue in a balanced, mature and democratic way and without demonising one party or the other, which adds no merit to the argument.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: Of course, one can.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: The Senator does not know the facts.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: Senator Byrne disguises his outrage for the good people of County Meath in the rhetoric of concern but he is more interested in scoring political points in his constituency.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: The Senator seems to be scoring points against his constituency colleagues. I would welcome a full discussion on the capital programme. Perhaps Senator Byrne would not welcome such a discussion because it might at last become obvious to him that the reason for the cuts and reductions in the first place is the decisions made by the Government of which he was part.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: Senator Byrne supported that Government and voted unfailingly for its policies, which led us to the sorry pass we are now in. Perhaps while explaining to the good people of Slane and Navan, he could remind them of his voting record in the other House.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: Yes, I am calling for a debate and supporting Senator Byrne's recommendation that we have a full debate on the capital programme. I congratulate the Government on making such a large investment given the circumstances. It is a good thing that we should have this debate and we should be honest about it.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: Fianna Fáil has the answer to that question.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: If we can ignore the sarcasm from Senators Leyden and Wilson, perhaps we can focus on political irony.

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: Perhaps we could focus -----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: Perhaps we could focus on political irony. When we refer to Deputy Penrose's resignation, we speak about honour. Can we recall any honour -----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: Can we recall any honour when a former senior Minister swore a false affidavit in front of the courts or when a former Taoiseach cajoled people to -----

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: I have a question for the Leader. Can we recall any honour when the current leader of Fianna Fáil failed to read his brief and blamed his officials?

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: I am coming to my question. I ask the Leader to arrange a discussion on the topic of honour in politics. The Seanad could make an important contribution to the political discourse of this country. On a point of order, is it appropriate for Members of this House to use the word "lie" at regular intervals? I understand it is considered unparliamentary under Standing Orders to use that type...

Seanad: Order of Business (16 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: I wish to withdraw the comments I made about Senator Wilson in my contribution. I was a little ungenerous and I apologise.

Seanad: Alcohol Pricing: Motion (16 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: I welcome the Minister of State. I am glad to have the opportunity to speak on this issue because, until recently, I worked in services that dealt with alcohol addiction. I have seen at first hand what alcohol misuse can do. By the same token, many people enjoy a drink and when Members debate alcohol policy, they should not move to a position by which they take polar opposites of the...

Seanad: Alcohol Pricing: Motion (16 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: In addition, I note the strength of the drinks industry in advertising and lobbying and acknowledge the extent to which alcohol is ingrained in our culture. Virtually all events that are celebrated and even some events that are not appear to revolve around alcohol. When Members hear arguments made by particular lobby groups, they should be somewhat suspicious when the proposed solutions put...