Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

The proposition before us states it relates to parliamentary standards. One would have hoped for strengthening, improvement and enforcement of those standards. I am only picking the discussion up in the exchange, but if what is being suggested has a direct impact on the conduct of business in the House, we cannot let it through on a nod. If anything underscores the need for a full debate, surely it is the confusion that seems to reign in the Ceann Comhairle's contributions in response to Deputies this morning. The full detail of the motion needs to be discussed in the Chamber and every Member must know what is being proposed.

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