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Chair rotation dispute

Summary

Senator Murphy objected to the speaking order, saying the Chair had jumped the queue, and the Chair explained the party-rotation arrangement. The exchange ended with agreement on the rotation and a return to speakers.

Eugene Murphy Fianna Fáil

I have a point of order. I do not wish to start a dispute but I sat here waiting, as did other Members, while Senator McGahon came to the Chamber after us. The Leas-Chathaoirleach seems to have jumped the queue.

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Joe O'Reilly An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

No, it is being done on party rotation.

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Eugene Murphy Fianna Fáil

I do not think the Leas-Chathaoirleach is correct about the rotation but as Senator McGahon has guests, we will let it go.

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Joe O'Reilly An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

Sorry, we had Senator Dooley-----

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John McGahon Fine Gael

Senator Murphy has been here long enough. He knows it goes on rotation. It was Fianna Fáil and it is now Fine Gael.

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Joe O'Reilly An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

We had Senator Dooley last. We now move to Senator McGahon and we will then be back-----

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Paul Gavan Sinn Féin

They are all on the same side anyway.

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Joe O'Reilly An Leas-Chathaoirleach Fine Gael

It is two speakers from the Government and then one from the Opposition. I will come back to Senator Murphy.

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