Change in questions order
Brendan Howlin objects that his party was not properly notified about a change in the order of questions and asks the Ceann Comhairle to explain the ruling. The Ceann Comhairle refers to prior communication and the Dáil reform committee, declining to debate it immediately.
On a point of procedure, I was not notified that there was to be a change in the order today-----
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I am not sure but I understand that there was communication with the Deputy's party.
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It certainly did not arrive at my desk. To ensure that we understand, the Ceann Comhairle might explain his ruling to the House as everybody would need to know.
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No, I understand the Ceann Comhairle's ruling for today on a party-----
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-----but how can a party of seven take precedence over an existing party of seven?
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-----at this point. The Deputy knows there is to be a follow-up meeting of the Dáil reform committee-----