Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)

If the Deputy will take his seat for a moment, I will explain. What I am trying to do over the next couple of weeks is to bring in amendments to Standing Orders that will allow Deputies, particularly those on the Opposition benches, to raise legitimately issues of concern. However, let us please adhere to the existing Standing Orders until we get a chance to do that. There is no point in my having an argument with Deputy Higgins on a technical issue. The reality is that there is a simple motion before the House in regard to the speaking arrangements - that is it. If the Deputy does not agree with it, he can say why he does not agree with the particular arrangements as outlined by the Tánaiste. After that, we will put it to a vote.

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