Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I would ask the Ceann Comhairle to apply his rulings equitably. He constantly holds me to particular requirements and standards, but does not apply them to others in this House. That is in evidence every day in this Chamber. I will finish what I have started. Given the fact that the Taoiseach indicated yesterday that legislation would be required, is such legislation now being prepared? Given the seriousness of what is involved, will he ensure that this emergency legislation – as it must now be described – will be accommodated by setting aside other planned work in ordering the Dáil schedule over the coming weeks, so that the legislation can be brought before the House expeditiously and that we can deal with it effectively and speedily?

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