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

Because it is not in accordance with the Standing Orders of the House; it is as simple as that. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the number of times a committee had met and the Taoiseach answered.

The next question is by Deputy Micheál Martin and the same principle applies.

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