Accusation of making things up
The dispute continued over the herd-reduction remark and then broadened into an argument about whether Deputy Healy-Rae routinely made things up. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle intervened repeatedly to restore order and manage the remaining time.
The Taoiseach said I was coming in here every day and making things up. He should withdraw that remark because that is totally and absolutely unfair.
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The Taoiseach is wrong on that.
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I will be quick, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle
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Three Deputies are left because other Members went over time. It is a connected system. Not every Deputy can speak if someone goes over time because there is no time left. I need the co-operation of the Taoiseach and Members with everyone communicating through the Chair. By way of exception, I will allow the three Members who patiently waited and did not add to this 30 seconds, with the Taoiseach then to respond. This is the last time I will allow this if Members do not co-operate.