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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers.

Taoiseach Questions Order Error

Summary

A printing error changed the sequence of questions, and Harney objected that her question would be answered by a Minister of State rather than the Taoiseach. The Ceann Comhairle apologized; Harney sought an undertaking that the Taoiseach answer a related question the next day, which the Chair treated as a separate matter.

Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

Due to printing difficulties, questions to the Taoiseach on today's Order Paper do not reflect the correct sequence. A supplementary Order Paper listing the questions in the correct order has been circulated to Members generally and questions will be called in the sequence in which they appear on it.

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It seems we will have to change the order so as to move my Question No. 7 which the Taoiseach wishes to pass to a Minister of State. I very much regret this as the Taoiseach raised this question when in Opposition and I was anxious to ascertain whether he had changed his view on the issue. Unfortunately, I will not be able to ascertain this as the question will be handled by a Minister of State.

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John Bruton The Taoiseach Fine Gael

It was a Minister of State who answered it previously.

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The Taoiseach vigorously pursued this issue in Opposition and I wanted to ascertain if he had changed his view.

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

I accept responsibility for the error involved; my office is responsible. I apologise to the Deputy and the House for this error.

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I will be happy to accept this, Sir, if the Taoiseach gives an undertaking to answer the question which will appear as Question No. 21 tomorrow.

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Seán Treacy An Ceann Comhairle Independent

That is a separate matter.

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It is not a separate matter.

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