Fianna Fáil Senator attempts to force Seanad sitting during summer break

The Seanad is finishing up for the summer today, but Fianna Fáil Senator Mark Daly is trying to force a special sitting next month.

Fianna Fáil Senator attempts to force Seanad sitting during summer break
Wed, 24 Jul, 2013 - 14:41

The Seanad is finishing up for the summer today, but Fianna Fáil Senator Mark Daly is trying to force a special sitting next month.

The senator is using an obscure law from 1972, where 20 senators can demand a debate on the introduction of new EU laws.

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