Conflicting Ministerial Statements in Cork
Allen sought clarification of conflicting statements by Government representatives, but the Chair advised him to submit an ordinary question or take a written answer, and said he would communicate about an Adjournment request. De Rossa also requested written replies to three questions.
On the Order of Business this morning I asked the Taoiseach to comment on statements made yesterday in Cork by the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment but the Taoiseach did not comment. I submitted a Private Notice Question to you asking the Taoiseach to clarify the whole matter because of the conflicting statements by him, the Minister of State at the Department of the Environment and the Minister of State at the Department of Fisheries and Forestry and you disallowed my question. I would like to know what action I can take now to get some information.
Comment on this
The Deputy can put it down as an ordinary question. It did not qualify on the basis of urgency.
Comment on this
If I put it down in the form of an ordinary question I will perhaps have to wait for an answer for six weeks.
