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Deputy Carthy tried to challenge the Taoiseach’s description of the forum, but the Chair repeatedly ruled him out of order. The Taoiseach then concluded the forum remarks and moved on to the day’s business, which the House again did not agree.
I wish to raise a point of order, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.
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The Taoiseach is misrepresenting the position. There is a distinction between being invited-----
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-----to sit in the audience and listen to government representatives, as opposed to being invited to participate in the debate.
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That is the case for both members of the European Union and for members of the Opposition.
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I think the Taoiseach should be clear in outlining the position-----
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-----that many voices of those who value Irish neutrality are actually being excluded from the debates.
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Deputy Carthy, you have completely ignored the Leas-Cheann Comhairle, the Chairperson, in this matter. I ask for your co-operation. You should let the Taoiseach finish what he is saying.
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To conclude, the aim of the forum is to hear from a variety of partners about their foreign and security policy choices. It will be an interactive forum.
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People will be invited to speak and make their contributions.
Finally, on the issue of data centres, I have no difficulty having a debate about our policy on data centres but I suggest that Opposition time be used for that. We have a lot of legislation and we need to get it through by the recess. I suggest that Opposition time be used.
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There is no legislation. What legislation is here this week?
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Question put: "That the proposed arrangements for this week's business be agreed to."
Do you agree with this result?