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Dáil

Ceisteanna — Questions.

(Dublin West): On a point of order, will the Ceann Comhairle explain why the Taoiseach is not in the House for Question Time?

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Séamus Pattison An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

The Taoiseach's questions have been withdrawn.

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(Dublin West): My copy of the Order Paper indicates that the Taoiseach will be taking questions today.

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Séamus Pattison An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

It is quite in order for the Taoiseach's questions to be withdrawn.

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(Dublin West): Busy Deputies should be informed of these matters. I wanted to raise with the Taoiseach the issue of why two building workers were sent to Mountjoy for fighting the black economy on construction sites.

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Séamus Pattison An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

I have explained the situation to the Deputy and he should resume his seat.

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(Dublin West): It is an outrage that two construction workers are being sent to jail for fighting the black economy and I wish the Taoiseach was in the House to answer for that.

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Séamus Pattison An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

The Deputy should resume his seat or leave the House. He should seek to raise the matter in another way.

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(Dublin West): Will the Minister for Tourism, Sport and Recreation address the matter?

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Séamus Pattison An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

I have called question No. 10. Will the Deputy resume his seat?

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(Dublin West): This is an urgent matter.

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Séamus Pattison An Ceann Comhairle Labour Party

The Deputy cannot ask questions about the matter now; he should seek to ask them in an orderly manner on another occasion. He is being disorderly and should resume his seat.

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