Paul Murphy Defends Deputy Nessa Horrigan Over Committee Removal
Paul Murphy addressed the removal of Deputy Nessa Horrigan from three committees, arguing it amounts to punishment for her vote. He said they believe she was right to vote against the eviction ban and should not be punished for that vote.
Committee removal
Paul Murphy said the motion includes the removal of Deputy Nessa Horrigan from three committees and described that removal as effectively a punishment for how she voted.
Position on eviction ban
Paul Murphy stated that they think Deputy Horrigan was right to vote against the eviction ban and that she should not be penalised on that basis.
Debate procedure
Paul Murphy noted that the motion was presented as a motion without debate, indicating limited opportunity for discussion on the issue.
Vote timing
Paul Murphy recorded that the vote on the motion has been deferred until the evening.
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I agree on the grounds that it includes the removal of Deputy Nessa Horrigan from three committees, which in effect is a punishment of her for voting against the eviction ban. We think she was right to vote against the eviction ban, and she shouldn't be punished on that basis. This is a motion without debate. The vote has been called as deferred until this evening. Thank you.
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