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Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: They have not been done yet.

Seanad: Order of Business (28 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: It is a maybe.

Seanad: Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2009: Second Stage. (28 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: Why does the Senator not stop it?

Seanad: Appointments to Public Bodies Bill 2009: Second Stage. (28 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: That is wrong.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: It is indicative of the reasons the House is held in such disrepute when the leaders of the groups are not aware the House is not sitting next week, even though it has been announced that this is the case. It was a little premature. In the course of this debate I have a certain amount of sympathy for the Leader because he has been manipulated by the Government into allowing the Seanad to be...

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: Pantomime performances and snide remarks from the Government side do nothing to advance the debate.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: It would serve them better if they got down to doing the job they are here to do. By the way, Senator Feeney-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: There is absolutely no need for me to resign my position as a Member of the Seanad. I will serve my time and do the best I can. If the people decide we are no longer relevant, I will accept their will, not some catty remarks.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: We have no concerns.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: The Government has controlled the Seanad for the last 20 years.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: The Senator is always giving a history lesson-----

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: The Senator is always manipulating historical facts to his own liking.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: On a point of order, is it fair to accuse people outside House of criminal behaviour?

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: Do I get an answer to my question?

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: Am I not entitled to an answer?

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: We will get the record.

Seanad: Order of Business (21 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: That is one reason for abolition.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: Spin.

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: Ask Deputy John O'Donoghue——

Seanad: Order of Business (15 Oct 2009)

Liam Twomey: I would like to extend our sympathies to the families of the two serving members of the Defence Forces who lost their lives since the Seanad last sat. We should also express our concern for the wellbeing of Fr. Michael Sinnott who was kidnapped in the Philippines last week. We should examine the issue of filling the vacancies in this House at this time. There is one vacancy on the...