Newspaper report and committee reporting
O’Kennedy protested that a newspaper had distorted his remarks and asked about reporting of House committee proceedings. The Chair ruled the matter out of order and advised him to raise it through the appropriate channels.
I should like the Minister to comment on that. I protest against a distortion which appeared in the Irish Independent yesterday.
Comment on this
Deputy O'Kennedy raised this matter in an orderly way with my office. It was pointed out that if everything that appeared in daily papers, or a fraction of it, was raised here for the purpose of contradicting it we would have nothing but chaos. It is not in order.
Comment on this
Any newspaper which prints "the Government should train Ireland's unemployed for emigration" as my opinion——
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Order is important but distortion that gives rise to cynicism is important also. There is a committee of the House——
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I can understand the Deputy feeling strongly about this but he should not abuse the House.
Comment on this
In the past, other Deputies tried to raise matters such as what is being raised now. They were refused permission to do so and it would be most unfair to them if I make an exception now.
Comment on this
Will the Chair take up the reporting of committees of the House with the Committee on Procedure and Privileges?