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

As the Ceann Comhairle I try to be as independent as possible but there is a group of ten Deputies. If they were a party, they would be entitled to automatic speaking rights.

It would be appropriate, where possible, to accommodate them as it is only right that Deputies are given an opportunity to speak.

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