Disallowed questions and point of order
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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It relates to questions that were disallowed.
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I do not wish to be disorderly but——
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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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I am seeking the Chair's assistance.
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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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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.