Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

The time allocated for this is only 20 minutes. There is no time provision for the spokesperson for my party to participate. With respect, it is an important issue and is not just something to be glibly let go through. There is provision for the Government, Fine Gael and Labour in the 20 minutes allocated. Can we not have an acceptance of the right of participation? I am the Sinn Féin spokesperson for health and children and would like to have the opportunity to contribute. Will the Taoiseach and Chief Whip facilitate an extension of an additional five minutes so that we may all have an opportunity to contribute to this particular matter?

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