Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)

Before dealing with Question No. 2, I am giving Deputy Martin Ferris permission to question the Minister, although it is, strictly speaking, outside the rules to do so. Priority Questions are confined to spokespersons unless written permission is received in accordance with Standing Orders. I ask the Deputy to pass on this information to his party to ensure certainty in this regard.

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