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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna—Questions.

Taoiseach’s transfer of election-leak question

Summary

Mitchell challenged the Taoiseach’s transfer of a question about pre-election leaks and reports to the Attorney General, alleging he had something to hide. The Taoiseach denied refusing to answer; the Chair ruled the intervention was not a point of order.

Jim Mitchell Mr. J. Mitchell Fine Gael

On a point of order, I tabled a question to the Taoiseach about leaks before the Presidential election in relation to reports to the Attorney General. Although you allowed it, the Taoiseach refused to answer it and transferred it to the Minister for Foreign Affairs.

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Séamus Pattison An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

That is not a point of order.

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Jim Mitchell Mr. J. Mitchell Fine Gael

The Taoiseach must have something to hide.

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Séamus Pattison An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

The Deputy should, please, resume his seat.

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Jim Mitchell Mr. J. Mitchell Fine Gael

Why did the Taoiseach refuse to answer the question?

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I did not refuse to answer any question.

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Jim Mitchell Mr. J. Mitchell Fine Gael

The Taoiseach must have something to hide. Why did he transfer it? He will hear more about it.

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