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Alleged misleading Taoiseach statement

Summary

Deputy Micheál Martin accuses the Taoiseach of misleading the House over whether an independent person was approached; the Ceann Comhairle rules the exchange out of order.

The digital Taoiseach is as unable to answer questions as the analogue Taoiseach was. He should reflect on his answers this morning. There is never anything wrong with saying, "I got it wrong yesterday. I didn't answer a question I was asked." I asked about an independent-----

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

Sometimes one has to say "No."

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No, sometimes one has to tell the truth and say it as it is. A person was approached, according to the Taoiseach, but he does not seem to be listening.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

This is the Order of Business, not----

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May I ask the Taoiseach-----

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

Is the Deputy calling me a liar?

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I am saying the Taoiseach misled the House yesterday, deliberately or otherwise.

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Enda Kenny The Taoiseach Fine Gael

Can the Deputy prove that?

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I asked if the Taoiseach had approached an independent person-----

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

This is the Order of Business. Please stick to Standing Orders.

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I did ask. I can show it to you.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

We are not having a conversation across the floor. As this is parliamentary business, please adhere to the rules. This is the Order of Business. If the Deputy wants to ask a question about promised legislation, let him, please, do so.

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The Taoiseach is engaged in this also.

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Seán Barrett An Ceann Comhairle Fine Gael

I address my remarks to everybody.

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