Ruling on question admissibility

Summary

Leyden challenged the Ceann Comhairle’s decision to rule his question out of order, citing his right to ask about legislation. The Chair declined to discuss the ruling in the chamber and offered to meet in his office.

Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

We are now moving to questions listed for priority.

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Terry Leyden Mr. Leyden Fianna Fáil

You ruled a question of mine out of order. I have a right to ask——

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

Not here.

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Terry Leyden Mr. Leyden Fianna Fáil

Under section 18 of the Broadcasting Authority Act, 1960, I am entitled to ask a question in this House about legislation.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I am not prepared to discuss my rulings here.

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Terry Leyden Mr. Leyden Fianna Fáil

Where can I raise this matter?

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

You can come to my office and I will discuss it there.

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Terry Leyden Mr. Leyden Fianna Fáil

You did not give me an opportunity to discuss it before you ruled it out of order.

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Thomas J. Fitzpatrick An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I proceeded as my predecessors have for many years.

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