Maurice Cummins (Fine Gael)

I reiterate what I said on a number of previous occasions, namely, that some Members raise points on the Order of Business and then disappear without waiting for a reply. That is absolutely despicable. Two Members approached me when they had made their contributions and stated that they were obliged to attend committee meetings. Others, however, merely swanned off as usual. That is just not acceptable.

There are also certain Members who table matters to be raised on the Adjournment and who are then not present to discuss them when the relevant Ministers come before the House. That is also completely unacceptable.