Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

Very briefly, I want clarification. This is a very important point if people have to declare an interest before a vote. For example, there are many retired teachers in this Dáil. If we are having a vote on issues relating to teachers, do teachers have to stand up and declare an interest? If we are dealing with an issue on farming, do Deputies who are farming at home have to stand up and declare an interest? What about fishermen? We have to be really careful about this. I am seeking clarity from the Ceann Comhairle, not from a person who is sitting in the Chair.

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