Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

That is a consequence of rushed and unco-ordinated procedures. I can only respond to the Ceann Comhairle and he can only deal with what he has been told by the Clerk. This is the first time I have heard about the matter. I would have thought that I should have been informed as a courtesy, particularly given that I went to the trouble of visiting the office this afternoon to inquire into the matter. I am a bit annoyed that the operation of the House's systems means that I was only informed when I asked the Ceann Comhairle the position on the amendment. Perhaps he will enlighten me further.

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