Order of Business
The Chair reminds Members of the tight time allocation. Leaders exchange brief pleasantries before Deputy Byrne begins his question.
Before we start, I remind Members that the time allocation today is only 15 minutes. When the leaders have had an opportunity to come in - I am obliged to call them first - there will be many disappointed Members, but I will have to cut off the debate. However, I will take the names of those offering.
Comment on this
None of us knows if this is the Tánaiste's last day but I certainly wish her luck. I also wish the candidate she did not prefer who is sitting beside her luck.