Maastricht Protocol question disallowance
Higgins cites another disallowed question, on the political implications of the Maastricht Treaty Protocol. The Ceann Comhairle rules it out of order and agrees Higgins may consult his office.
I am grateful for the opportunity to consult your office and I shall certainly do so, but you disallowed another question relating——
Comment on this
It is not in order to raise these matters in the House. Regretfully, the Chair has to disallow large numbers of questions. I prefer to approve of questions rather than disapprove. My rulings may not be challenged in his fashion in the House. It is not in order.