The teachers are not carrying out their supervision this morning as the class on my left [Fine Gael] is quite unruly. - Mr Joe Higgins (Socialist Party)

Yes, sir. Whatever the deputy says, sir. - Fine Gael leader Mr John Bruton

If I was in charge, Deputy John Bruton would be sent to the corner long ago for interrupting everyone else this morning. - Mr Higgins

Fortunately I am not as long-winded as the deputy, who gives Second Stage speeches every morning. - Mr Bruton