Dáil Tuesday 5 November 2019 at 14:50

Challenge to constitutional basis

Summary

Deputies argue that the motion itself respects the Constitution and that the ruling is outside the Chair’s authority. The Ceann Comhairle maintains that the House is constrained by the Constitution and that he has been advised accordingly.

Bríd Smith People Before Profit-Solidarity

We agree with you.

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Seán Ó Fearghaíl An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

For as long as-----

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Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit-Solidarity

On a point of order.

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Seán Ó Fearghaíl An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

There is no point of order. For as long as the Constitution-----

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Richard Boyd Barrett People Before Profit-Solidarity

This ruling is infringing the Constitution.

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Seán Ó Fearghaíl An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

Please, Deputy. For as long as the Constitution states what is set out in Articles 17.2 and I think it is 28.4, we are constrained. The Deputies might wish we were not, but we must deal with the reality.

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Paul Murphy People Before Profit-Solidarity

Our amendment brings Standing Orders into line with the Constitution.

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Seán Ó Fearghaíl An Ceann Comhairle Fianna Fáil

That is not the advice I have.

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