Disallowed Army pay question

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Connaughton challenged the ruling disallowing his question on Army pay. The Ceann Comhairle said it was not a point of order and offered to explain the matter through his office.

Paul Connaughton Mr. Connaughton Fine Gael

On a point of order, could you assist me in relation to a letter I received in which you disallowed a question on Army pay——

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

Please, Deputy Connaughton, this is not a point of order and you know that. I will not allow the Deputy to disrupt questions in this manner.

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Paul Connaughton Mr. Connaughton Fine Gael

A Cheann Comhairle——

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

The Deputy is completely out of order.

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Paul Connaughton Mr. Connaughton Fine Gael

How can we bring up the question then?

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

If the Deputy wants any elaboration on that matter my office is at his disposal.

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Paul Connaughton Mr. Connaughton Fine Gael

We cannot bring it up anywhere.

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