Thomas Byrne (Meath East, Fianna Fail)
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Unfortunately I have to put this on the record. I know some members took umbrage at the speaking rota I put forward. That rota is as set out in the chairing guidelines. I accept that members were not happy with that, but that was my only motivation and it is how things were done previously. It is set out that party spokespersons would be called first. That is the only reason I did it. I was a bit taken aback at the reaction. It is no skin off my nose whatsoever.

Deputy Funchion indicated next.