Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)

Before putting the question on the motion I want to correct a mistaken impression regarding the decision of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges regarding dress code. The dress code at the moment states that Members' dress should be in keeping with the dignity of the House. The decision of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges was to clarify what that means. That decision of the Committee on Procedure and Privileges stands and is dependent on when it is implemented, if and when a motion to change the existing code or to correct it or to give it a proper meaning is implemented.

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