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Thu 06 Jun 2004Rabbitte leaves the Chamber hopping mad after explosive battle with Ceann ComhairleDáil Sketch: The Minister for Agriculture usually has quite a sedating effect on the Opposition.On the rare occasions Joe Walsh takes over the role of acting Taoiseach, it is almost like he had fired tranquilliser darts so relaxed is the response.