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Dáil

Suspension of a Deputy.

Patrick Hogan An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

I must name Deputy Dunne for disregarding the direction of the Chair.

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I move:—

That the Deputy be suspended from the service of the House.

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Democracy!

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Patrick Hogan An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

Deputy Dunne must withdraw from the House.

(Deputy Dunne remained in his seat.)

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Patrick Hogan An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

Is Deputy Dunne refusing to obey a decision of the Chair as communicated to him by the Chair?

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I think somebody should exercise his democratic rights in this House.

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Patrick Hogan An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

I will call on the Captain of the Guard to remove the Deputy.

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I do not propose to go.

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I would suggest, a Cheann Comhairle, that you suspend the sitting for a short time.

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Patrick Hogan An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

The House stands adjourned until 3.30 p.m.

The Dail resumed at 3.30 p.m.

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