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# Giggles

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# oireachtas retorts

‘Fannies’, ‘prats’ and ‘clowns’: 10 bizarre moments from the 24th Seanad

From the Justice Minister’s laughing fit, to Jim Walsh’s controversial comments on abortion. Say what you like about the chamber’s effectiveness; so far the current crop of senators have been anything but boring.

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Oct 6th 2013, 8:30 AM

# get the giggles

Want to impress a baby? Here are 9 things they find hilarious

WARNING: Do not read in a location where laughing outloud is not appropriate.

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Jul 15th 2013, 3:27 PM

# Giggles

VIDEO: Alan Shatter has a laughing fit... in the Seanad

What’s got the justice minister so amused? Apparently it’s the plethora of acronyms contained in his own speech…

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May 3rd 2012, 11:41 AM