Western regional airport commitment
Flynn renewed his demand that the Taoiseach answer for breaking the airport commitment and for the matter to be raised on the Adjournment. The Ceann Comhairle ruled the interventions out of order and said he could not adjudicate on the allegation.
Normally when one challenges the Taoiseach it is regarded as being of some political consequence. When the Taoiseach of the day has broken his word in regard to a solemn commitment given——
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It does not arise. Deputy Flynn is out of order. Deputy McMahon, on a point order. Will Deputies extend the courtesy to Deputy McMahon of listening to him?
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After the matter had been dealt with, are we to have yet another debate from the opposite side on Knock airport?
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This question should be allowed to be raised and answered by the Taoiseach because there has been regional discrimination.
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I have been lenient with the Deputy but I hope he will not test my patience too much.
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I do not want to be disorderly, but do you regard a serious breach of faith on the part of the Taoiseach——