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Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Harte: Before I ask the Cathaoirleach to refer my proposals to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, I wish to make a few observations on my first day speaking in Seanad Éireann. As a Senator who was quoted in the newspapers about the possible abolition of the Seanad, I do not think anyone sitting here today wants to see it abolished and if anyone wishes to abolish it, he or she can make...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Harte: That was the Roman Empire which was slightly bigger than Donegal. Perhaps we could learn from Cicero when he wrote that the art of political debating was to keep speeches short, remember names, tell a few jokes, put on a show, but above all, render an issue, however complicated, into a story anyone could grasp. This is advice from 53 BC and perhaps we could all learn from Cicero today. I...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Harte: I am not finished at all. My proposal, which I would ask the Leader to refer to the CPP, is that this Seanad should meet outside Dublin on perhaps one occasion every year. Article 15.1.3° of the Constitution states: The Houses of the Oireachtas shall sit in or near the City of Dublin or in such other place as they may from time to time determine. I ask that the House give this some...

Seanad: Order of Business. (1 Jun 2011)

Jimmy Harte: I ask that my proposal be referred to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges for consideration. It would be in the interest of all Senators to travel. Some Senators may not have been in County Donegal in all their lives so I am inviting everyone to visit. We will provide a suitable venue in which to host the Seanad and it will also be a tourism boost for Donegal.