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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers.

Disallowed questions and point of order

Summary

Mrs. Owen objects that questions were disallowed, including questions tabled by Deputy O’Keeffe, and says he will have no chance to make a statement on Thursday. The Chair refuses to hear the matter during the timed Taoiseach questions.

I wish to raise a point of order——

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

There will be no point of order, Deputy, please.

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It relates to questions that were disallowed.

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

The Deputy may raise the matter some other time, she may not raise it now.

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I do not wish to be disorderly but——

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

The Chair is adhering to the Standing Orders of this House that questions shall commence at 2.30 p.m. and I shall hear no other matters.

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On a point of order——

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I am seeking the Chair's assistance.

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

The Deputy may raise the matter in another way, she may not raise it now.

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I am aware of Standing Order No. 51, but questions tabled by Deputy O'Keeffe were disallowed and he will not have an opportunity to make a statement on Thursday.

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

Deputy Owen, please resume your seat. You are obstructing the Chair in a most disorderly fashion at the commencement of questions to the Taoiseach for which a time limit applies.

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I am trying not to be disorderly.

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