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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Housing Grants.

Priority questions and Allen’s bridging question

Summary

After clarification that the House was taking priority questions, Allen complained that he was being squeezed out and was ordered to leave after refusing to withdraw his criticism of the Chair. He said he had an important question about bridging.

What question is the House dealing with now?

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

We are dealing with questions nominated for priority.

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We are being squeezed out. It is very unfair.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy will withdraw the remark that it is unfair. It is an imputation on the Chair.

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It is unfair, really.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy will withdraw that remark.

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I am saying it is unfair——

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy will leave the House now.

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That is savage.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

If the Deputy does not leave the House I will invoke Standing Orders.

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I had problems yesterday. Today I had a question about bridging, which is very important.

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