Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)

Before calling Deputy Micheál Martin, I wish to point out for the information of the House that as this is the first time we have had Leaders' Questions in this the 31st Dáil, I remind Members of Standing Order 27 which allows questions to be asked by leaders in the following order: the leader of the Fianna Fáil Party, then the leader of Sinn Féin, who will be followed by the nominated leader of the Technical Group. Some 21 minutes overall are allowed for Leaders' Questions, seven minutes to each question with the leader having two minutes to ask his question and the Taoiseach being given three minutes to reply, with that leader having one minute for a supplementary question and the Taoiseach one minute for a final reply. I wish to give notice that I intend to ensure these limits are adhered to on both sides of the House.

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