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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers.

Clarification on disallowed questions

Summary

Carey challenges the disallowance of his questions; the Ceann Comhairle rules the matter out of order and directs him to seek clarification from the Speaker’s office.

A Cheann Comhairle, before you proceed to Question Time, I should like to ask a question. It is in relation to questions which I put down and which were disallowed.

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

I am sorry, but it would be inappropriate to raise that matter now.

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I was in the House this morning when Deputy Barry raised the matter.

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

If the Deputy wishes clarification on that matter, he may communicate with my office. I cannot permit him——

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I have already done that.

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

That matter cannot be raised now. It is disorderly.

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I think that your office is being misled. I wanted to point out——

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

Deputy, we may not argue about that now. Obviously you need clarification and that will be readily forthcoming from my office.

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I sought it before.

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