Minister’s availability for questions
Mr. Flanagan complained that the Minister had answered questions for less than half an hour and would not face questions again for six weeks, then challenged whether he was fulfilling his duties; the Chair ruled it was not a point of order and told him not to use priority-question time.
On a point of order, since his appointment the Minister for Justice has only answered questions for less than half an hour. Is he aware that the next occasion on which we may ask him questions is 13 December?
Comment on this
Is the Minister satisfied that he is properly discharging his duties and fulfilling the functions of the office of Minister for Justice?
Comment on this
The Deputy must appreciate that he is now deliberately and consciously eroding the precious time available for priority questions.