Michael Colreavy (Sligo-North Leitrim, Sinn Fein)

I thank the Acting Chairman, the Minister and Deputies for allowing my continued presence in the Chamber. I am surprised the Ceann Comhairle was not notified because as early as last week, Deputy Crowe had asked me to tender his apologies for being unable to be present today. He had planned to be absent this week before the rota was agreed to.

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