Seanad debates
Wednesday, 9 April 2003
Order of Business.
We need to know exactly the rationale of the Government. The Minister could find himself in a similar position to my colleague and Deputy Howlin in his clinic next week in respect of information given to him in the public interest and which should be used as such. We know there are many views on this subject in the House. Senator Jim Walsh expressed a contrary view to mine last week. We should debate the matter in the House because it is important that we know exactly what the Government is arguing in respect of its failure to fund the case. Both Members acted properly and in the public interest. They did not abuse privilege in the House. Therefore, it is incumbent on us all to support the case because it could affect us all. I ask that the debate be organised by the Leader at the most opportune time.
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