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Dáil
‹ An tOrd Gnó - Order of Business

Order business interruptions

Summary

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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Catherine Connolly An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Independent

There is no point of order.

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The Taoiseach is misrepresenting the position. There is a distinction between being invited-----

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Catherine Connolly An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Independent

Deputy, resume your seat please.

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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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Catherine Connolly An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Independent

That is not a point of order.

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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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Catherine Connolly An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Independent

Deputy Carthy, resume your seat.

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I think the Taoiseach should be clear in outlining the position-----

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Catherine Connolly An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Independent

I am now standing.

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-----that many voices of those who value Irish neutrality are actually being excluded from the debates.

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Catherine Connolly An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Independent

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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He should not misrepresent it.

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Catherine Connolly An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Independent

Please do not take two bites of the cherry. I call the Taoiseach.

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Leo Varadkar The Taoiseach Fine Gael

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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Pages of words.

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Leo Varadkar The Taoiseach Fine Gael

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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Catherine Connolly An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Independent

An bhfuil gnó na Dála aontaithe? Is the business of the Dáil agreed to?

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It is not agreed.

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Division Carried

Question put: "That the proposed arrangements for this week's business be agreed to."

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Do you agree with this result?

Catherine Connolly An Leas-Cheann Comhairle Independent

I ask for your co-operation. Up to one minute.

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