Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)

On a point of order, the Ceann Comhairle regularly advises us on the importance of implementing the Standing Orders of the House. I want to check that the Ceann Comhairle is practising what he preaches. I refer to Standing Orders Nos. 42 and 43. The latter states:

The Ceann Comhairle shall have the discretion to permit any Member to make a personal explanation in the Dáil, following notice given in writing by the Member concerned, to the Ceann Comhairle of his or her desire to make such an explanation and of the content of such proposed explanation.

Will the Ceann Comhairle advise the House that this Standing Order was complied with yesterday when a personal statement was made in the House?

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