Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)

It is unreasonable when the main Opposition spokesperson is sitting in the Chamber and a letter is presented to him that rules out 12 of his amendments. The explanation given is quite unclear. In my opinion, it will create a precedent. The only way to solve it, and rather than being unruly in the House, is to adjourn for ten minutes to allow us discuss the matter.

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