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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna — Questions. Oral Answers. - Dún Laoghaire Harbour Development.

Question-Time Lottery and Supplementaries

Summary

Andrews complained that the lottery unfairly restricted backbenchers’ opportunities, sought another supplementary and asked to raise the matter on the Adjournment; the Chair said he had no discretion and would communicate with him.

I must point out that I have fared very badly in this wretched lottery which is strangling the efforts of backbenchers. Surely in the circumstances I should be allowed to ask a further supplementary?

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Chair's hands are tied. I have no option or discretion.

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It is a very unfair and unjust system.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy should take that up with his Whip.

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I know about all that guff. As I am being put off I should like to ask the Chair to consider the possibility of allowing me to raise this matter on the Adjournment. It is the only outlet available to me.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I will communicate with the Deputy.

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