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"Personal animosity" shouldn't be part of Seanad abolition debate - Howlin

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform said he expects a “robust debate” on the whether or not to introduce a unicameral system of government.

MINISTER BRENDAN HOWLIN has criticised remarks made in the Seanad yesterday regarding a Fine Gael TD.

Responding to a question on Senator Davis Norris’ comment that TD Regina Doherty was “talking out of her fanny” on abolition of the Seanad, The Reform Minister said that he expects a “robust debate” on the topic, but not one containing personal remarks.

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Deputy Doherty said that she was “upset by the personal nature of the remarks” and is lodging a formal complaint to the leader of the House.

The debate on Seanad abolition continues today.

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    Jul 16th 2013, 10:41 AM

    This coming from a man who clicks his fingers at Gardai

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    Mute Paul Keenan
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    Jul 16th 2013, 12:29 PM

    And pushes a camera man away.

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    Jul 16th 2013, 1:08 PM

    And from the government of personal attacks.

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    Mute Chuck Farrelly
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    Jul 16th 2013, 10:40 AM

    Remember when Brendan Howlin himself was described as “a safe pair of balls” by Susan McKay? Remember the outrage then? Me neither.

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    Jul 16th 2013, 10:50 AM

    Can we not get rid of the Dail first?

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    Jul 16th 2013, 10:55 AM

    government must be delighted at all this ,keeping the anglo tapes off range,not to mention all the real problems ..mortage arrears..unemployment..all the things they should be working on!
    is the country really outraged at a common enough word?..dont think so!

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    Jul 16th 2013, 10:38 AM

    Who put Happy up it ?

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    Mute John Kelly
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    Jul 16th 2013, 12:22 PM

    Minister Howlin has some cheek, answer him and his party friends to start looking after the people of Ireland and run the country properly but then again minister Howlin would not run to the shops never mind the country.

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    Jul 16th 2013, 3:06 PM

    Come on out of the closet Brendan at this stage & stand up on your own morals

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    Jul 16th 2013, 1:21 PM

    With the Seanad out of the way,
    A large bronze statue of Enda Kenny will be erected on O’Connell Street.
    Michael Martin will be sent to Mayo for re-education before his forced induction into the New FG, comprised totally of failed school teachers.
    Labour will be disbanded due to lack of school teachers.

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    Jul 16th 2013, 12:05 PM

    Im just glad i didnt vote him for President.

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    Jul 16th 2013, 5:50 PM

    Howlin, who can take money from peoples wages before a democratic vote can take place on Haddington rd, is acting like an autocrat, the man is a joke !!!!!

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    Jul 16th 2013, 6:55 PM

    So was the “Regina Monologues”
    Quite funny!

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    Jul 16th 2013, 3:45 PM

    Non person with gray opinions and views, incapable of answering a question without resorting to obfuscation.Career polation.

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