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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: 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 (9 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: I would like to comment on the lack of balance in the debate on Gaza and the ship which has been detained. We recognise that Israel is a legitimate state but from some of the comments I have heard, it seems that some people believe Israel is completely wrong on this occasion. Surely, a state has a right and a responsibility to protect its borders. The sort of language I have heard-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: The sort of language I have heard in the House does the proponents of each position no good, in particular when we hear calls for the President of this country to become political and make a statement on this. That does no good. It shows that we do not even understand-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: I am but I also-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: There is also talk of expelling the Israeli ambassador. This sort of talk is ridiculous. One of those detained is a former Fianna Fáil Deputy. If we want to put pressure on the Israelis, perhaps if we sent an entire boatload of former Fianna Fáil Deputies-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: It is no less-----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: I understand the -----

Seanad: Order of Business (9 Nov 2011)

John Gilroy: If I was not interrupted, I could ask a question of the Leader.

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------