Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle) | Oireachtas source

I ask both sides of the House to recognise the Chair when I try to rule in accordance with Standing Orders. I have to be seen to be fair to both sides. The distinction between what is allowed on the Order of Business and what is not is quite clear. I will not allow a question or the answer to that question if it is not in order. I want to be fair to everybody. There are other ways of dealing with this issue without raising it on the Order of Business. By all means, I will facilitate matters that are in order.

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