Questions transferred from the Taoiseach
Fitzgerald asks why Questions 56 and 59 were transferred from the Taoiseach. The Chair says procedural matters should be raised after Question Time and calls Question No. 1.
I want to ask about the transfer of questions. Why have Questions Nos. 56 and 59 been transferred from the Taoiseach?
Comment on this
I have explained that the long-standing practice in this House since I came into it nearly 20 years ago — I have never seen this happen before — is that when the Ceann Comhairle takes the Chair Question Time proceeds. Perhaps after Question Time notice is given of the desire to raise matters on the Adjournment and other attempts are made to raise things which are not always in order. At the same time that is the time to try to do it, not now.
Comment on this
I have no intention of being disorderly but we had two questions which have been transferred from the Taoiseach.