Correction to question attribution
O’Keeffe says he did not submit the question called in his name; O’Leary explains the apparent handwriting mix-up and apologises. They decide to proceed, with O’Kennedy jokingly identifying the question as belonging to O’Leary.
On a point of order, may I mention that, despite my interest in the People's Republic of China, I did not put down this question?
Comment on this
If I may explain to the Chair, I do not want to see Deputy O'Keeffe's political career ended or affected by this question. I think it is a matter of my handwriting being misunderstood and Deputy O'Keeffe's name being substituted. I apologise to Deputy O'Keeffe.
Comment on this
I do not want to undermine Deputy O'Keeffe's position or to alleviate Deputy O'Leary's and perhaps the Deputies might prefer to transfer the question.