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Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: We are not discussing Senator Regan but another matter, namely, the point the Senator raised which I have asked him to withdraw.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I asked the Senator to withdraw that.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I cannot hear anyone.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I cannot even hear what the Senator said. Other Senators are asking why he did not withdraw his comment. I asked him to withdraw it and, with the interruptions, I could not hear what he said.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: If the Senator continues with that, I will adjourn the House.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I ask Senator Walsh if he withdrew his comment. I ask for silence.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: In respect of the separation of powers, one must separate them.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I have asked Senator Walsh to withdraw that specific remark on three or four occasions. To be fair to the Senator, I do not know if he withdrew it because I could not hear what he was saying.

Seanad: Order of Business (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: The House stands suspended.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: We were dealing with the Order of Business and the Senator to whom I wish to speak is not in the Chamber at the moment. Therefore, the only thing I can do now is continue and ask the Leader——

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: At the moment, until the man is present, I would prefer to continue. I would prefer if any Member I am to name is present when I am doing so. I would not like to do it in his or her absence. I would like to give any Member, no matter who it is, an opportunity to——

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I would like to give the opportunity to any Member to withdraw a remark. I would like to do that, to be fair.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I am chairing this sitting. We will suspend for a further three minutes.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I will suspend the sitting until 3.55 p.m. I had a look at the playback myself. To be honest and fair — and I wish to be fair to everyone — I do not know if an apology was made. I could not hear, as other people were speaking.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I listened to it and am not sure exactly what happened. I would prefer to deal with the matter when the Senator is here. I will suspend the sitting again for another three minutes, by which time I hope the Senator will be here. If he is not, I will move on the issue then.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I ask Senator Walsh to withdraw the remark.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: As I understand it, the remark was that chairmen of these tribunals use their position to act as shop stewards for the legal profession. That is as I understood it and as I listened to it. I am asking the Senator to withdraw that remark.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I do not want any elaborations.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: Please, I do not want any interruptions.

Seanad: Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Apr 2008)

Pat Moylan: I do not want this to be made awkward for me as Cathaoirleach and I want all Members of the House to respect that. I am asking you a "Yes" or "No" question. You fully understand, as an intelligent Senator. I am asking you to withdraw the remark. If you withdraw it, that is acceptable but if you do not, I will have to take another step.