Alan Shatter (Dublin South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I am trying to be of help to the Opposition. In fairness to Deputy McGrath, the Acting Chairman indicated to him that he had four minutes. My recollection from other Question Time occasions is that the Chair normally indicates to the Deputy opposite when he or she had gone past a particular point in order to allow time for the Minister to respond. It is also unsatisfactory for the Minister, whether it be myself or any other Minister. Towards the end of his contribution, Deputy McGrath had a question. In the beginning it was just the usual invective. It would be reasonable if one could respond to his question.

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