I ask for a point of clarification on something Senator Keogan said. She said that Sinn Féin voted in favour of taxes. Will she clarify what taxes she is talking about?

I think Sinn Féin voted in favour of many taxes over the years.

Could the Senator just clarify the one she was speaking about?

We will start with the carbon tax. That will be enough.

On a point of clarity, that is not true. Sinn Féin did not support the carbon tax so get your facts right, please, Senator.

Standing Orders allow for Members to intervene during the debate. You can ask a Member if they will give you time to ask a question. It is up to the Member in possession-----

I did not want to interrupt her when she was in full flow.

You are entitled to interrupt-----

I was being respectful and asking the question afterwards but for clarification, Sinn Féin has not supported the carbon tax. It is a punitive tax.

Standing Order 40 allows you to intervene if the Member allows it and then extra time is given. That is just a point of clarification on that. Next is Senator Collins.