Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Home Improvement Grants. Alcan plant in Limerick
Summary
Deputy O’Dea challenged the ruling that his urgent question about the Alcan plant was out of order, citing the 800 people affected, and sought permission to raise the matter on the Adjournment. The Chair declined to debate the ruling and said he would communicate with the Deputy.
I sought to table a Private Notice Question to the Taoiseach this afternoon with regard to the Alcan plant in Limerick. However, you ruled my question out of order on the basis that it had no immediate urgency.
Comment on this
I did. Not alone did I rule it out but I sent my secretary to inform the Deputy of the reasons for ruling it out. There the matter must rest.
Comment on this
I thank the Ceann Comhairle for his courtesy. The reason given was lack of immediate urgency. Some 800 people——