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27/11/2014
Fine Gael Slams SF For 'Forcing' Dáil Suspension
Fine Gael has accused Sinn Féin of using the Dáil to further its "cynical" political agenda.
Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Michelle Mulherin, was speaking after Sinn Fein TD, Aengus O'Snodaigh forced the suspension of Dáil Eireann on three occasions today, Thursday.
She said: "Instead of dealing with the busy end of year legislative programme, the Dáil has been suspended for three times today while Sinn Féin indulges in its wildly misplaced sense of victimhood.
"Sinn Féin's behaviour does a disservice to the public who elected TDs to debate and pass legislation. For the second time in two weeks this has become impossible because of the bully boy antics of Sinn Féin. I would be concerned that as we get nearer to a general election, these antics will become a more regular event.
"Sinn Féin is clearly intent on presenting itself as being on the wrong end of an institutional bias. The Party has alleged that the Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil is biased against them and have threatened to put down a motion of no confidence in him. And it regularly accuses a national media group of having an agenda against them.
"I find it highly frustrating that Deputy O'Snodaigh and his party colleagues have ignored the independent advice of Leinster House officials, including the Clerk, who checked the Dáil record and advised the Ceann Comhairle that no allegations were made against any members of the House.
"No doubt, Sinn Féin will try and use this incident to further their claims of an institutional bias against them."
(CD/JP)
Fine Gael TD for Mayo, Michelle Mulherin, was speaking after Sinn Fein TD, Aengus O'Snodaigh forced the suspension of Dáil Eireann on three occasions today, Thursday.
She said: "Instead of dealing with the busy end of year legislative programme, the Dáil has been suspended for three times today while Sinn Féin indulges in its wildly misplaced sense of victimhood.
"Sinn Féin's behaviour does a disservice to the public who elected TDs to debate and pass legislation. For the second time in two weeks this has become impossible because of the bully boy antics of Sinn Féin. I would be concerned that as we get nearer to a general election, these antics will become a more regular event.
"Sinn Féin is clearly intent on presenting itself as being on the wrong end of an institutional bias. The Party has alleged that the Ceann Comhairle of the Dáil is biased against them and have threatened to put down a motion of no confidence in him. And it regularly accuses a national media group of having an agenda against them.
"I find it highly frustrating that Deputy O'Snodaigh and his party colleagues have ignored the independent advice of Leinster House officials, including the Clerk, who checked the Dáil record and advised the Ceann Comhairle that no allegations were made against any members of the House.
"No doubt, Sinn Féin will try and use this incident to further their claims of an institutional bias against them."
(CD/JP)
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