Rónán Mullen (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I am glad that Senator Healy Eames said what she just said. I might make robust criticisms of institutions and the Government. I must stand by those. Telling it how I see it is part of my duty as a Member of the Oireachtas, but I try to do so without personalising it. We have done better than on previous occasions, but I am disappointed that we have not managed to be courteous in our dealings with one another.

One burger, two potatoes, some lukewarm carrots and a can of Diet Coke are the reason I jumped the barrier and was so light-hearted. I was going to get my lunch. Senator Moran had plenty of time to have her lunch when she was not in the Chamber listening to the debate. I would prefer it if people did not take pot shots at me simply because I decided to leave the room. That is all I have to say.