Ruairi Quinn (Dublin South East, Labour)

I have two matters to raise, one with the Ceann Comhairle and another through him on legislation. As the Chair of the House and the protector of the rights of Deputies, can he advise a Deputy who, having tabled a question to the Minister for Education and Skills, did not receive a reply, was refused an answer or received an answer in which the information was vague? At what point do the rights of Deputies kick in as distinct from the position of the Minister?

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