An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business
Seanad Éireann — 2025-03-26
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Gerard P. Craughwell (IND), Labour Panel

I understand that but it reflects on us, a Chathaoirligh, in that, if the Dáil is doing no business, we can do no business. At the end of the day, this has to stop. The public elects us. I know people say Senators are not elected by the public, but we are by default. I plead with all sides to set aside this nonsense and get on with the work of running this State. We need housing, health and education. We need the Defence Forces to be put right. We need so many things in this country. Is eight minutes worth all this?

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