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

I make no apologies for doing that. It is my preference that parties and groups would arrange their own business, but at the end of the day it is my responsibility in accordance with Standing Orders to call speakers. It is a matter of convenience that lists are prepared in a particular order but it is entirely a matter for the Chair as to who is called. If I receive a complaint that people are not being afforded the opportunity to make a contribution, I have a duty to make certain that they do, irrespective of whether one is a member of the Technical Group or any other group for that matter.

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