Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)

The only thing I can suggest to the Deputy is that, as he is no longer in the Technical Group, he make a request to the Government, which has made it clear that it will await the outcome of the discussion by the Committee on Members' Interests. I understand the Whips are discussing the possibility of having statements, but let us wait for the committee to discuss the issue. It is the Deputy's right to seek time from the Government.

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