Gerry Adams (Louth, Sinn Fein)

I am seeking some guidance and advice from the Ceann Comhairle and the Taoiseach. Our attention was quite correctly drawn to Standing Order 42 and it was indicated that supplementary questions are allowed to elicit further information. As part of the Opposition my job is try to hold the Government to account and inform citizens about issues of the day. I put two clear short questions to the Taoiseach and did not make long statements but I have not received an answer. I also put forward a critical issue concerning emergency health services this morning and the difficulties we will see within a month but I did not get an answer to that question either. As a rookie I am seeking some guidance.

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