I accept that you are guided by the rules of the House, a Cheann Comhairle, but I request you to ask the Committee on Procedure and Privileges to amend Standing Orders so that constituency colleagues can contribute during expressions of sympathy.

The Deputy can bring that matter to the attention of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges.

You are the chairman of the committee.

Yes, but the Deputy's party is well represented on the committee.

I have much confidence in you, a Cheann Comhairle.