Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

My last point relates to your good self, a Cheann Comhairle. I thought the new year would start on a better note, but my questions have been refused in the usual format, which states that "the Minister has no responsibility to Dáil Éireann in these matters". I have received two such questions from the Ceann Comhairle's office today. I do not want to go into the details, or have coffee and a tête-À-tête with him. I do want to state, however, that the questions are relevant and the Minister is responsible for answering them in the House.

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