Gerry Horkan (Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

To be fair to Senator Leyden, and I am trying to be fair to everybody in the Chamber, he cannot be accused of taking up much of the time in the debate today, Monday or Tuesday, relative to many Members on all sides of the House who made valid and not so valid points. However, in terms of the analysis of the time Members took, I do not believe Senator Leyden took anywhere near the same amount of time taken by the Members who were the largest contributors in that regard. He is more than able to defend himself. Equally, I have been trying to defend everybody's right to speak. I have given latitude to Members on all sides of the House. I cannot allow a Member who has already spoken to contribute again. Senator Marie-Louise O'Donnell has not spoken but she can do so now if she wishes.