Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)

I wish to make a point before this gets out of hand. Will the Ceann Comhairle accept there is historic precedent whereby the Ceann Comhairle has flexibility, particularly on matters raised on Thursday mornings? I suggest the Ceann Comhairle uses that flexibility and does not have the Minister sitting mute. A simple reply will solve the problem.

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