Dáil Thursday 2 June 2016 at 10:30

Thursday questions time limit

Summary

Deputies question the 20-minute limit for Thursday questions and whether it can be extended; the Ceann Comhairle says he is applying the existing rules before moving on.

Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil

How much time do we have on Thursdays?

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Seán Ó Fearghaíl An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

We have the time allowed, 20 minutes, and it is-----

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Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil

Is that the time available under the 2007 Standing Orders?

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Seán Ó Fearghaíl An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Yes.

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Michael Healy-Rae Independent

It will have to be extended.

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Seán Ó Fearghaíl An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I do not write the rules. I simply implement them.

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Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil

I know that.

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Willie O'Dea Fianna Fáil

That is because we would never get it in.

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Seán Ó Fearghaíl An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

We will move on to a Private Members' Bill.

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