John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)

It is not possible in this House to involve the Chair in relation to events that occurred prior to his election as An Ceann Comhairle because it is a long-standing precedent and in accordance with the Standing Orders of the House that a Deputy may not drag the Chair into matters of public controversy. I will insist on that point.

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