During the debate on the Order of Business an argument broke out between Senator Dan Boyle (Green Party) and Senator Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) on the issue of Cork Airport. Senator David Norris (Independent) quip is the reason why he is in the house and why he should remain there! There are tears in my eyes! I wish I was there, though I would have been kicked out of the gallery.
Senator Dan Boyle: The House can have a valuable debate on this to support the cause. (Hes talking about the Olympics here)
The second debate I call for has more local significance, although it has national importance. A report has just been produced on the national aviation strategy, particularly on Cork Airport and its relationship with Dublin Airport. It was compiled by Mr. Peter Cassells on behalf of the Government. While it attempts to employ the wisdom of Solomon in dealing with the problem-----
Senator Jerry Buttimer: The Green Party in Lisbon----- (had me giggling, but not too much)
Senator Dan Boyle: -----there are wider issues that need to be debated in this Chamber.
Senator Jerry Buttimer: Is the Senator supporting the Government?
An Cathaoirleach: Senator Boyle without interruption.
Senator Jerry Buttimer: Is the Senator supporting the Government?
Senator Dan Boyle: I am surprised the Senator even needs to ask that question.
Senator Jerry Buttimer: Is the Senator reneging on the people of Cork?
Senator Dan Boyle: Am I not sitting on this side of the Chamber?
Senator Jerry Buttimer: Is the Senator turning his back on the people of Cork?
An Cathaoirleach: Senator Boyle without interruption.
Senator Jerry Buttimer: He is turning his back on the people of Cork.
An Cathaoirleach: Senator Buttimer should not be interrupting.
Senator Dan Boyle: There is a certain Senator who sometimes believes a meeting in this Chamber is a meeting of the Cork GAA county board. There should be a better sense of decorum.
Senator Jerry Buttimer: What is wrong with the GAA? The Senator was never involved so he would not know about it. The Senator should not be denigrating Cork. He is in enough trouble as it is.
Senator David Norris: Could someone tell me what is the GAA? Is it a political organisation? (Was laughing so hard, tears were flowing down my face!)
An Cathaoirleach: The Senators should speak seriously on the Order of Business. I ask Senator Boyle to continue without interruption.
Norris for Life Senator!!!
Norris for Taoiseach. "The straightest politician is a bent politician". I should really trademark that one :)
ReplyDeleteYup, you should. I also liked the one he mentoned on the Panel for a Presidential election bid, "Put a Queen back in the Vice Regal Lodge"
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