Dáil Wednesday 28 February 2018 at 12:40

Child sex abuse legislation implementation

Summary

Deputy Micheál Martin pressed for the issue to be discussed urgently, arguing the Minister had accepted the situation was unacceptable. The Ceann Comhairle repeatedly ruled him out of order and moved to the next Member.

Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil

I ask the Minister to do that-----

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Seán Ó Fearghaíl An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

You cannot. I call Deputy McDonald.

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Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil

It is important we have this discussed at the earliest opportunity because it is a very serious issue.

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Seán Ó Fearghaíl An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Please, Deputy.

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Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil

The Minister himself said it is unacceptable.

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Seán Ó Fearghaíl An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Deputy, you are being disorderly.

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Micheál Martin Fianna Fáil

I am trying to be constructive, a Cheann Comhairle.

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Seán Ó Fearghaíl An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I will return to this matter in a few minutes. I call Deputy McDonald.

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