Séamus Kirk (Louth, Ceann Comhairle)

Before I call the Minister, I must advise the House that we are falling into a serious problem with Question Time. Standing Orders provide approximately one minute for supplementary questions. We are drifting into the making of Second Stage speeches during Question Time, and this limits the number of questions that can be dealt with during the period. It is contributing to poor order in the House.

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