I wish to raise the motion on the investigation into certain matters relating to the Cavan-Monaghan division of An Garda Síochána to be taken without debate today. There was a ruling by the Ceann Comhairle in the Dáil that the motion would have to be taken without debate. That is not good enough. The excuse given is that this matter could become sub judice, but I do not accept that. We are talking about a hearing that will be heard by High Court judges and I do not believe one could make the same argument regarding High Court judges being swayed by arguments or debates taking place in this House on an important motion-----

The ruling has been made and it must be adhered to.

We do not accept that ruling. We oppose the proposal, first and foremost.

The Chair has ruled on that matter.