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Seanad Éireann · 2020-07-23

Gnó an tSeanaid - Business of Seanad

IND David P.B. Norris · University of Dublin

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Summary of this debate

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There was a disturbance by a mobile phone. I remind Members to please ensure to turn their phones back on when they leave the Chamber. As Leinster House is a shared workspace for Members, political staff, civil servants, the media and contractors we have received guidance on the wearing of masks in the Chamber and I ask Members to observe the guidance in that regard, where possible.

I assume they are watching on the monitors. It is in all of our interests that we have a consistent and shared approach on working together in this pandemic.

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workspace 1
guidance 2
disturbance 1
shared 2
members 3
observe 1
media 2
monitors 1
masks 1
chamber 2
phones 1

The full debate

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CC Mark Daly

There was a disturbance by a mobile phone.

IND David P.B. Norris this contribution

Very naughty.

CC Mark Daly

I remind Members to please ensure to turn their phones back on when they leave the Chamber. As Leinster House is a shared workspace for Members, political staff, civil servants, the media and contractors we have received guidance on the wearing of masks in the Chamber and I ask Members to observe the guidance in that regard, where possible.

IND David P.B. Norris

What media? I do not see anyone.

CC Mark Daly

I assume they are watching on the monitors. It is in all of our interests that we have a consistent and shared approach on working together in this pandemic.