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Dáil
‹ An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Procedural row over interruption

Summary

Mattie McGrath complained after being called a disgrace, sought the Chair's protection and repeatedly asked for the remark to be withdrawn. The Leas-Cheann Comhairle said he had not heard it, and the exchange became a brief procedural dispute.

Catherine Connolly An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Independent

I remind the Deputy that this is not a debate. It is the Order of Business.

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We must look after the homeless, our sick people and our children.

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A Deputy

You are a disgrace.

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Here is more of it; I am a disgrace. May I have the protection of the Chair, please, without these-----

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Catherine Connolly An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Independent

I did not hear it.

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I heard it, and I am sure the stenographers heard it. It is the same all the time. These so-called social police in this Chamber think they can police what we want to raise and say.

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Catherine Connolly An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Independent

The Deputy has made his point.

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Can that comment be withdrawn, please?

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Catherine Connolly An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Independent

I did not actually hear it.

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I was called a disgrace by a Deputy on the right, and I want it withdrawn. I am entitled as an elected Deputy to raise any issues in the House. Can it be withdrawn?

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Catherine Connolly An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Independent

I actually did not hear it so I cannot comment on it. I did not hear it.

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Catherine Connolly An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Independent

I genuinely did not hear it.

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I believe you.

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