Submissions on the Chair’s rulings

Summary

De Rossa asked whether Deputies could make submissions about a ruling. The Chair said rulings were binding, though Deputies could challenge the Chair through the Committee on Procedure and Privileges or another route; De Rossa cited contrary provisions without resolving the disagreement.

Proinsias De Rossa Mr. De Rossa Workers Party

On a point of order——

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I hope it is a point of order.

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Proinsias De Rossa Mr. De Rossa Workers Party

Is a Deputy not entitled to make submissions to the Ceann Comhairle on a ruling?

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

No. There is a long established precedent that the rulings of the Ceann Comhairle cannot be questioned in this House. They are binding on the Members of the House and, if Deputies do not accept them and think that the Ceann Comhairle is not being fair or is not carrying out the points of order, they can challenge him before the Committee on Procedure and Privileges or in another way.

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Proinsias De Rossa Mr. De Rossa Workers Party

I cannot give the exact reference but I know there is a point in Standing Orders and the Book of Precedents to the effect that Deputies can make submissions to the Ceann Comhairle in relation to statements he has made.

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