Pat Rabbitte (Dublin South West, Labour)

I accept the Leas-Cheann Comhairle cannot be expected to answer for the non-intervention of the Ceann Comhairle. I give notice that I intend to raise the matter with him. It is an entirely inadequate response to indicate that the aggrieved person may make a written complaint to the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. The Taoiseach, in the time-honoured tradition of the House, should come into the Chamber and correct an outrageous, defamatory statement he made yesterday. I ask the Tánaiste, on behalf of the Government and her own office, if she agrees with the Taoiseach describing the individuals in question as thieves in the House yesterday.

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