Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)

If Deputies have mobile phones, they should switch them off totally. I received a note from the RTE broadcasting unit stating this morning's proceedings on the Order of Business were totally wiped out because of interference from mobile phones, particularly text messages coming through. Members should kindly switch off their phones entirely when they enter the Chamber. I will be writing to each Deputy in this regard.

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