Joe O'Toole (Independent)

On a point of order, as someone who has taken a middle of the road position in respect of this debate, has not been critical of the Taoiseach and has been fair and balanced, I cannot accept the situation we are in. If that remark, which referred to the chair of the tribunal as being the shop steward for the legal profession, etc., is not withdrawn, the House is in disrepute. If Senator Walsh is not prepared to withdraw it, I ask that he be named and asked to leave the House.