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

No. That is not a function of a Chair anywhere in the world. We are not getting into an argument on that. When called by the Chair, every Member of this House is entitled to the courtesy of being heard. That is a function of every parliamentary democracy anywhere in the world. The Chair has requested Members to show the normal courtesy and allow the Tánaiste to reply.

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