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Dáil
‹ Leaders’ Questions.

Deportation of Irish citizen children

Summary

Ó Caoláin raises the deportation of children who are Irish citizens, but the Ceann Comhairle rules that the matter is outside the Morris question.

If it has not been apparent, my question is about the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. I have covered a number of issues in regard to this gentleman's portfolio and area of responsibility. Is the Taoiseach not also concerned about the deportation of children who are Irish citizens? What will happen when these children come of age——

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Rory O'Hanlon An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

That question does not arise. The question is about the Morris tribunal.

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I am sorry, the question is not about the Morris tribunal.

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Rory O'Hanlon An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

The Deputy cannot raise other matters.

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I am the author of the question during Leaders' Questions, a Cheann Comhairle, not you, and it is my prerogative to ask a question of my choice.

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Rory O'Hanlon An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

It is clear under Standing Orders that one topical issue may be raised.

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