Priority Questions
The Leas-Cheann Comhairle opens oral questions to the Minister of State and criticises the House for beginning 12 minutes late, saying it sends the wrong message.
We commence with questions for oral answer to the Minister of State at the Department of Defence, Deputy Kehoe. Before we start, I want to make reference once more to the fact that we are 12 minutes late commencing business. It is not good enough. People are looking in and it sends out the wrong message. I am not criticising those who are here - I am grateful to you who have turned up. This is a message to those who should be here.