Dáil
‹ Order of Business Time lost to forced vote
Summary
Deputy Joe Higgins complained that forcing a vote had consumed the Order of Business time and denied Deputies an opportunity to raise legislation. The Ceann Comhairle rejected the point of order, explaining that the fixed time had expired.
A Cheann Comhairle, that is completely out of order.
Comment on this
The Government forced a vote and thereby used up the little time available to us for the Order of Business.
Comment on this
The Tánaiste has scarpered and we have been denied an opportunity to ask about legislation.
Comment on this
Standing Orders of the House provide for a period of 30 minutes for the Order of Business on a Tuesday and Wednesday and 20 minutes on a Thursday. If the time has been used, I cannot do anything about it.
Comment on this
There should be some injury time after a vote is called.