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Dáil
‹ Leaders' Questions

Standing Orders and time limits

Summary

The Chair closes by rebuking the House for overrunning and reminding Members that Standing Orders must be respected.

Pat the Cope Gallagher An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Irrespective of who is speaking, be it the Taoiseach, a party leader or another Member, Standing Orders must be respected. It is now almost 12.45 p.m. and the House should have been dealing with questions on promised legislation for the past 12 minutes. I acknowledge the House has been discussing an important issue but if people are unhappy with Standing Orders, I suggest their representatives request a change to them.

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