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

Before I call Deputy Adams, I want to put on the record that the Chair has ruled on many occasions that allegations of a serious nature against an office holder can be made only by substantive motion in the House and not by innuendo or otherwise across the floor of the House. I want that to be clearly understood. People have their rights here. A substantive motion can be tabled and debate can take place. Would the Members please respect the ongoing rulings of the Chair?

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