Danny Healy-Rae Demands Minister Explain Stance on Rural Publicans
Danny Healy-Rae challenged the minister over what he and his government have against publicans in rural Ireland, demanding they "come out and tell us". He accused the minister of having "blagarded" publicans and repeatedly pressed for a public explanation.
Main challenge
Danny Healy-Rae publicly asked the minister what he and his government have against publicans in rural Ireland, pressing for an explanation in the chamber and urging the minister to "come out and tell us".
Direct language and accusation
He used pointed language, saying the minister had "blagarded" publicans and repeatedly questioned what reasons the minister or his government could have for treating rural publicans in that way.
Named reference in remarks
During the intervention he also referenced a named individual in his challenge, calling for that person to explain what they had against rural publicans.
Parliamentary response
The intervention was met with a procedural rebuke on the floor, with the Deputy Speaker interrupting and instructing Deputy Healy-Rae to resume his seat.
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Can I ask the minister, what has he got against, what has his government got against publicans in rural Ireland, what has he got against them, come out and tell us, what has Tony Oren got against them, come out and tell us please, because he's been blagarded right, left and centre. Deputy Healey Ray, you're out of order, please resume your seat.
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