Cyprus crisis debate
Richard Boyd Barrett seeks time to discuss Cyprus and the rejected troika plan, but the Ceann Comhairle rules the matter unrelated to promised legislation; the Minister suggests raising it through the Whips.
As we know, the protests of the Cypriot people have led to their Government rejecting the troika plan to raid their savings.
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We know all that, Deputy. What legislation does the Deputy wish to ask about? We are not having another speech.
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This arises under the Order of Business.
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If events, such as those mentioned this morning-----
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Deputy Boyd Barrett, please resume your seat and do not try to cod me. Sit down please.
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I wish to ask about the possibility-----
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-----that Cyprus might pull out-----
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I am asking-----
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I am not dealing with the Cypriot matter now. We have already dealt with it and it has nothing to do with promised legislation.
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Is the Government going to allow time for a discussion-----
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-----of this major issue in the next few days?
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The Deputy should have asked Deputy Halligan to raise the matter on his behalf during Leaders' Questions.
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The matter could be raised through the Whips.