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‹ Consultative Forum on International Security Policy Report: Statements

Time-sharing and procedural banter

Summary

The chair managed a change of speakers and Members exchanged light procedural remarks about sharing time and giving the Opposition extra minutes.

Mattie McGrath An Cathaoirleach Gníomhach Independent

Táimid ag dul ar ais go dtí an Rialtas. An Teachta Cathal Crowe has 11.5 minutes. Is he sharing time?

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Yes, I am using six minutes of this time slot. I believe Deputy Seán Haughey is-----

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That arrangement has been overtaken by events. Deputy Crowe has the full 11 minutes.

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I will not need the full 11.

At the outset-----

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We should give a few more minutes to the Opposition.

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Deputy Crowe should keep going.

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If Deputy Howlin wants to join us, he could have ten of the minutes.

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I tried that. It did not work out well.

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