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Dáil

Financial Resolutions, 1986. - Financial Resolution No. 13: General (Resumed).

Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I call on Deputy Hilliard.

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We in Fianna Fáil——

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I am calling on Deputy Hilliard.

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I want to say that because of this lamentable failure on the part of the Taoiseach we on this side of the House give you notice that we are moving a vote of no confidence in the Government.

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Peter Barry Minister for Foreign Affairs (Mr. P. Barry) Fine Gael

Deputy Wilson should not advise Deputy Hilliard to disobey the Chair.

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I did not speak at all.

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Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

The Deputy told him to sit down. I saw him. I am surprised at Deputy Wilson.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I am calling Deputy Hilliard.

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I did not speak at all.

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Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

The Deputy told him to sit down. I saw him. That is not nice.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I am calling on Deputy Hilliard on item No. 22.

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Peter Barry Mr. P. Barry Fine Gael

It is very sad.

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You are bringing democracy in Ireland into disrepute.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Order, please.

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Fergus O'Brien Minister of State at the Department of the Environment (Mr. F. O'Brien) Fine Gael

What did the Opposition ever do for democracy?

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Order, please. I am calling on Deputy Hilliard.

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Off you go.

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As I was saying, I wish to put on the record of the House that the Minister for Finance is still not in the House — the former Minister.

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Where is the Minister for Finance?

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He has gone away, but he cannot hide.

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Who is the Minister for Finance and where is he?

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Edward Collins Minister of State at the Department of Energy (Mr. E. Collins) Fine Gael

I am here.

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Well done, long overdue.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Deputy Hilliard has been given permission to speak and should be allowed to speak.

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Where are they gone?

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On a point of order, could I raise the question that this debate is in the name of the ex-Minister for Finance?

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Deputies

Hear, hear.

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Am I entitled to contribute to it? The motion has now been changed.

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Is that in order?

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Am I in order? I want to know.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The Deputy is quite in order.

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The motion is in the name of Deputy Alan Dukes.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I am ruling that the motion is in order and that the Deputy is in order.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

The sitting is suspended until 5 p.m.

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