Order of Business
The Leas-Cheann Comhairle opens Leaders’ Questions and reminds Members to keep within time. Brief procedural banter follows before the first substantive issue is raised.
I call on the leader of Fianna Fáil, Deputy Micheál Martin, to pose his first question. I remind the House that I was accused yesterday by some of giving an inordinate amount of time to some and not others. I therefore appeal to those who pose questions to keep an eye on the clocks. They are strategically located around the House, so there is no excuse.
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The Leas-Cheann Comhairle is interviewing well for the big job.
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The Leas-Cheann Comhairle's indulgence is always appreciated in the season of goodwill.