Medicinal cannabis bill dispute
Deputies sought to continue the argument over the cannabis Bill and committee process, but the Chair refused further questions on the same issue. The exchange escalated into repeated challenges about procedure, committee authority, and respect for the House, ending with Deputy Kenny being asked to resume his seat.
Could I speak on the same issue?
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How about the IMO?
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The IMO passed a motion two months ago at its AGM calling for legislative scrutiny of the Bill.
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That was ignored.
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I asked Deputy Harty to bring the Bill forward.
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This is a democratic forum. Will Deputy Kenny respect that fact and resume his seat?
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Yes, and this is a flawed document.
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This is a flawed document.
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It may well be a flawed document but this is not the time or place to deal with that matter.
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It is the place.
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This place is a kip.
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Did you hear that, a Cheann Comhairle?
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Could I speak on the same issue?
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Could I speak on the same issue, a Cheann Comhairle?