Criminal Justice (Smuggling of Persons) Bill 2021 [Seanad]: Committee Stage
Dail Éireann — 2021-11-24
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Peadar Tóibín (AON), Meath West

That is no bother at all. First, I wish to add my sympathies regarding the tragedy that occurred in the English Channel today. It was horrific to see it happen. It is so hard to understand that such things are happening in the West in the 21st century.
I agree with Deputy Connolly on the collapse of the debate on Second Stage. We had waited late into the evening to be able to participate but the debate collapsed because Government Deputies did not fulfil their duties and, as a result-----

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Sitting date: 2021-11-24