An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Seanad Éireann — 2024-10-08
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Mark Daly (FF), Administrative Panel

I join with colleagues in expressing my sympathies to the O'Rourke family on the sad passing of the former Leader of the House, Senator Mary O'Rourke, who was also a former councillor, Deputy and Minister. She served this country with great distinction and was a formidable trailblazer in the area of education but in so many other areas as well. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
I also join with colleagues on the issue that was raised in the newspapers. We all share the concern that somebody in the House would be acting as an agent for another country. By any measure, if you are working for this State and acting secretly for another state, then you are a traitor to this one. It is beholden on this House to figure out-----

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Sitting date: 2024-10-08