Seanad debates

Wednesday, 12 February 2003

Private Business. - The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (Charters Amendment) Bill 2002: Second Stage.

 

I refer to what might possibly be a divisive point. I have heard mutterings off-stage that a party in the other House may have a certain difficulty with the word "Royal". If that view is advocated by the party in question, it is churlish and selfish because those who argue that tolerance and respect should now become the bywords and the principle in other parts of this island must respect and show tolerance to the history of institutions such as this and their connection to other colleges on these islands. I do not wish to be divisive but to ensure the party to which I refer is listening.

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