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‹ An tOrd Gnó (Atógáil) - Order of Business (Resumed) Speaking time dispute
Summary
A procedural dispute arose over Deputy Ryan’s place in the speaking rotation, with the Leas-Cheann Comhairle insisting the Deputies had to manage their own allocation of time. Deputy Ryan then withdrew because he had to attend a committee.
With a bit of co-operation from Members, we can continue. Deputy Eamon Ryan indicated but there is just one question from whoever is the leader for the day, so the Deputy will be down further. The Deputies are a group. We will move on to-----
Comment on this
I am sorry but the Deputies cannot have it both ways. Deputy Ryan is on the list. The allocation of time has to be decided by the Deputies.
Comment on this
I will talk to the Leas-Cheann Comhairle separately. I must leave to attend a committee now.