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Chair's remarks on time

Summary

The Chair reminds Deputies to allow questions and not interrupt over speaking time. Mattie McGrath objects about fair play, but the Chair rebukes him and insists on order.

Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

I now call Deputy Howlin. Deputies, and especially Deputy Mattie McGrath, should know that when I am in the Chair, I will give everybody their time. I do not need to be reminded how many minutes have been taken. These are serious issues.

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There should be fair play for everyone.

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

The Deputy should listen. If you have a problem with that, you can raise it-----

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There should be fair play for everyone.

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Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Who are you to talk about fair play? You get every chance.

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