Topical Issue selection criteria
Deputy Keaveney challenges the Ceann Comhairle over refusing to select a Topical Issue concerning the Tuam remains and seeks objective criteria. The Ceann Comhairle rejects the intervention, directs him to discuss it privately, and orders him to leave when he refuses to resume his seat.
The programme for Government provides for an ambitious political reform agenda, entitled Change Must Start from the Top. Will the Minister share with the House the Standing Orders provided for Topical Issue matters? This morning, I put forward a matter for a Topical Issue with respect to the identification of 800 bodies in a mass grave-----
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It is not a matter for the Acting Leader but for the Chair. If the Deputy comes to my office afterwards, I will explain it to him.
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This morning, I submitted this matter to the Ceann Comhairle but he chose other issues.
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Will you share with me your objective criteria-----
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Will you resume your seat and come up to my office afterwards where I will speak to you on this matter?
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-----in overlooking two key issues that were submitted today?
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A Cheann Comhairle, this is the second week-----
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-----that you have prevented this matter from being raised. You are protecting the Government with respect to a key debate that needs to take place in this House.
