Leaders' Questions time limits
The Ceann Comhairle warned Members that Standing Order 29 time limits are being ignored and that disorder is being caused by overruns. Other Members interjected briefly, and the Chair said the committees of the House would need to address the matter.
I point out to Members that Standing Order 29 sets out the timeframe for taking questions. It is a Standing Order the Members have written and adopted. I have written repeatedly to leaders to ask them to adhere to the time limits. The Committee on Procedures last week instructed me to write again. One of the considerations is that Leaders' Questions is broadcast, which necessitates adherence to time. It has been my observation that many Deputies studiously ignore the Chair when they are called upon to adhere to the time limit-----
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The Ceann Comhairle should cut them off.
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The Ceann Comhairle will have to get cross.