Mary O'Rourke (Fianna Fail)

No, all of us were reared properly to treat people with respect so the Leas-Chathaoirleach can take that idea out of his silly little mind.

Those of us who believe ageism is incorrect must be clear that we will not entertain it. I appeared on a programme on NewsTalk 106 at lunchtime and referred to the point made by Senator White, namely, that 71.9% of those over 50 vote, compared with 24% of the 18 to 26 year age group. Our job is to get votes so we should appeal to that section. Anyone considering denigrating older people should think of the cumann secretary who neatly disposed of the three people at his door.