Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I will be happy to arrange that debate. I commend the Senator on winning his ten libel actions.

On the matter raised by Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell, the Cathaoirleach adjudicates on the issue at the Committee on Procedure and Privileges, CPP. To be fair to you, a Chathaoirligh, you have been fair to both Senator Norris and Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell in allowing them to interact and engage. As Leader of the House, I have offered to support them in any way I can to take part in debates. I have offered time to both Members on the issues. We should allow Members who are not part of a group to participate in debates in the House. I will be happy to facilitate that in so far as I can. I have never stopped Senator Norris putting a Bill before the House. However, technical groups are created and it is a matter for the CPP. Given that two Members are discommoded for not being part of a group, I can offer both of them membership application forms for Fine Gael and they would be more than welcome to join us. We would love to have both of them.