Environment Minister’s absence

Summary

Kelly challenges the Environment Minister’s absence, referring to his appearance at an exhibition the previous day. The Taoiseach says the Minister is ill today, and the Ceann Comhairle tells Kelly to stop raising the matter at Question Time.

John M. Kelly Mr. Kelly Fine Gael

On a point of order, can the House be told why the Minister for the Environment is missing for the second day running?

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

This is not a relevant question. The Deputy repeatedly asks this. The Chair has no responsibility for the attendance of Ministers.

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John M. Kelly Mr. Kelly Fine Gael

I have discovered what he was doing yesterday. He was opening a do-it-yourself exhibition.

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

The Deputy should not raise irrelevant questions. He should have more respect for the House.

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John M. Kelly Mr. Kelly Fine Gael

The Minister should be here facing the music.

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John Lynch The Taoiseach Fianna Fáil

We have received word that the Minister is ill today.

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John M. Kelly Mr. Kelly Fine Gael

I am sorry to hear that, but what I said about yesterday remains true. At 2.30 p.m. yesterday he was opening an exhibition.

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Joseph Brennan An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

The Deputy will desist from raising these matters at Question Time.

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