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Dáil
‹ Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

Yondr meeting and Dáil record

Summary

Deputy Doherty asked for guidance on evidence that a minister had met a Yondr executive despite a Dáil answer denying it. The Ceann Comhairle said the matter could be referred to him for adjudication.

I was just looking for some guidance. I know that the Chair, in his elected capacity, has a role in ensuring that parliamentary questions are answered thoroughly. We do have an answer to a parliamentary question on the record of the Dáil which says that the Minister, Deputy Norma Foley, did not meet with any executive from Yondr. I have the evidence that this is not the case. I have the email correspondence released by the Department to say that she met the executive and a phone pouch was handed over. I would like direction from the Ceann Comhairle as to whether it is at all possible and within his gift to ensure the record of the Dáil is corrected on this last day.

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A matter of that nature can be referred to me. Matters are regularly referred to me under Standing Orders insofar as they apply to written questions. If the Deputy wants to refer it to me, I will adjudicate on it and act accordingly.

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I thank the Ceann Comhairle.

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