Seanad debates
Thursday, 19 July 2012
Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Bill 2011: Committee and Remaining Stages
12:00 pm
Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour)
That is a simple fact. The Senator can shout people down all he likes, in the best fascist tradition. In a House of Parliament we allow free speech and the sharing of ideas. If one does not like them one listens and then argues against them. One does not shout people down.
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