Pádraig Mac Lochlainn (Donegal North East, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

On a point of order, it is disappointing that certain Opposition Deputies have taken advantage of the adverse position in which other Opposition Deputies find themselves. Sinn Féin submitted questions as normal, including having nominated Deputies. We were not informed that the Deputies who tabled the questions had to be present in the Chamber and, as a result, we lost an opportunity to question the Minister. I checked with the secretary to the party Whip, who confirmed that we had not been informed that Deputies had to be present.

It is disappointing to see Members of the Opposition taking advantage of that. They should not do so; it is wrong.

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