Rory O'Hanlon (Cavan-Monaghan, Ceann Comhairle)

Perhaps the Chair should listen carefully to Deputy Allen. One Member from each party is entitled to comment when a proposal is put before the House. Deputy Kenny spoke on behalf of the Fine Gael Party and a Member from each of the other parties spoke. When the Taoiseach had concluded the Chair — maybe the Chair was wrong and should take the Deputy's advice on the matter — allowed Deputy Kenny to speak a second time and each of the other parties to make another contribution. I will take note of Deputy Allen's point. He is correct that the Chair went outside the Standing Order and should not have done so.

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