Diarmuid Wilson (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

As Whip of the Fianna Fáil party, I want to clarify something. Since the unfortunate confinement of our colleague, Senator Jimmy Harte, due to a serious injury, on every occasion our party has honoured a pair for the Senator. There may be speculation in that regard but as the Whip of the Fianna Fáil party in the House, I will give a commitment that pair will continue to be honoured, regardless of how difficult or serious-----