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Dáil
‹ Questions on Promised Legislation

Order of speaking dispute

Summary

Members interrupt over how speakers are being called and whether party leaders should be prioritised within the limited time. The Chair explains the arrangement and proceeds to the next Deputy.

Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

There appears to be some confusion that it is the norm to call Leaders but there are 15 minutes in total. If the Leaders insist on me calling them, I will say to the others at the end-----

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Brendan Howlin Labour Party

We would have indicated if we had known the Leas-Cheann Comhairle was changing the rules in the middle of the day.

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

No. It is just as they indicated.

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Yes. As such, there will be some who are disappointed. It is 15 minutes. I call Deputy Anne Rabbitte.

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