Dáil Wednesday 15 November 1978

Questions postponed in Taoiseach’s absence

Summary

Members sought to postpone Questions Nos. 1–3 because the Taoiseach was absent, saying he should answer on the matter; the Minister of State was not intended to be slighted.

Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Ceist a haon, Deputy M. O'Leary.

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Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

Do I take it the Taoiseach will not be answering his questions today?

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Patrick J. Lalor Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach (Mr. P. Lalor) Fianna Fáil

I propose to answer the questions.

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Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

I should like to withdraw Questions Nos. 2 and 3.

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Michael O'Leary Mr. M. O'Leary Labour Party

I should also like to withdraw my question. The Taoiseach is the principal actor in this matter and therefore it is vital that he should be here to answer supplementary questions. It would not be fair to the Minister of State that questions on such an important matter should be answered by him.

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Are Questions Nos. 1, 2 and 3 postponed?

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Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

I said "withdraw" but I meant "postpone". No slight is intended on the Minister.

Questions Nos. 1, 2 and 3 postponed.

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