Dáil
‹ Questions on Promised Legislation Points of order on procedure
Summary
The Ceann Comhairle explained the calling order for group representatives, and Deputy Chambers objected that Deputy McDonald had dominated questions and should not be allowed to undermine House procedures. The Chair ruled that his intervention was not a point of order.
For the information of Members, I should make it clear that I am obliged to call representatives of the various groups represented in the House before I call other Deputies.
Comment on this
On a point of order, we should not allow Deputies like Deputy Mary Lou McDonald to dominate questions on proposed legislation when there are many Deputies who want to speak. Additional time should be allocated if Deputies seek to undermine the procedures of the House.