Bernard Allen (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)

As the Chair is well aware, I tabled a request under Standing Order 31 today on this issue. I also tabled a private notice question and sought to raise the issue on the Adjournment. I presume a debate will not be granted under Standing Order 31. My private notice question was over-ruled by the Chair, as was my request for a debate on the Adjournment on what is a life and death issue. I listened to the Taoiseach when he made comments about Roy Keane and the health of George Best. I also listened to him give inaccurate information to the House about the health of the people of Cork.

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