Private Notice Question Ruling
Harte challenged the Chair’s refusal of his Private Notice Question, saying relevant information had only become available the previous day and referring to people in hardship. The Chair ruled that he could not pursue the matter in the House, advised him to consult the Chair’s officers, and accepted his notice to raise it on the Adjournment.
I gave notice of my intention to raise a Private Notice Question. In the past few hours it has come to my attention——
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It is totally disorderly to query the ruling of the Chair on a Private Notice Question.
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I am seeking guidance from the Chair. I have been told by you that I could have raised this matter when the Bill was before the House but I could not do so then because information only became available to me yesterday——
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If the Deputy wants guidance he can consult with my officers. He cannot raise the matter here.
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I wish to protest that the Chair has not allowed such a question. If I got an assurance from the Minister that he was bringing in the order I would accept that.