Timing of Taoiseach’s statement
Haughey said the Opposition had been told the Taoiseach’s statement would be made at 3.45 p.m. and that they would receive it in advance. Barrett clarified that it would follow the Order of Business, and the Ceann Comhairle said the matter was not within the Chair’s control.
On a point of order, this side of the House were informed by the Chief Whip's office that the Taoiseach would be making a statement at 3.45 p.m. today and that a copy of that statement would be given to us 15 minutes in advance. Let me point out to the Chief Whip that, if he has the statement for us 15 minutes in advance, we are here to receive it.
Comment on this
(Dún Laoghaire): I said that the Taoiseach would make a statement after the Order of Business, not at 3.45 p.m.
Comment on this
The Order of Business will be at 3.45 p.m. Is there any method in the affairs and procedure of this House?
