Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Telecommunications Dispute. Minister’s absence from Question Time
Summary
Kelly challenged the Minister’s limited attendance; the Minister of State said he was on IDA business in Germany and Switzerland. The Ceann Comhairle ruled that repeated questions about a Minister’s presence were out of order and moved Question Time on.
Will the Minister follow the precedent which he created on the last occasion by having the courtesy to tell the House where the Minister is at the moment?
Comment on this
He has been present in the House to answer questions on four occasions since the election, and the Minister of State present has been here seven times——
Comment on this
It is not in order to continously raise questions about the Minister's presence or that of any other Deputy.