Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)

No, the Deputy who tabled the question is not present. Normally, if the question has been tabled on behalf of a party spokesperson in another Member's name, the Chair will allow a party colleague in but, as the Deputy who tabled the question is not present, we must move on because there are many questions and some of those tabled by Members who are present may not be reached.

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