Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On a point of order, this is a debate on a Supplementary Estimate. It is not the same as an ordinary committee meeting. It is normal procedure to alternate between Government and Opposition when offering. Otherwise I will have to vacate, because with the best will in the world, I do not have all day to sit here listening to the wisdom of my colleagues.