Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)

On a point of order, a Cheann Comhairle, I question the idea that the Whips are responsible for everything. Under Standing Order 26(2), only one person is responsible for ordering the business of the House, and that is the Taoiseach. If he gives the Whip the authority he has under that standing order to move on an issue, we can move on it. There is no use saying the Whips are responsible unless the responsibility is given to the Chief Whip to do so.

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