Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

I welcome Senator Higgins back to the House. When I was in my office, I heard the word "guillotine" being used. The word "guillotine" was never mentioned in regard to this House. The matter was raised this morning on the Order of Business, when the Senator was not present. I said there would be seven and a half hours of debate and that we would sit Thursday night, Friday night and all next week, but the word "guillotine" was never mentioned in this House. I ask Senator Higgins to withdraw his remark, which is a slur on me as Leader of the House. I was the one who dealt with the issue this morning when the Senator was not present. All the other Members were present, and it is on the record of the House.