Michael Kitt (Galway East, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The Ceann Comhairle informed the Minister for Justice and Equality by letter of his decision. In reaching his decision, it is important to put on the record the fact that the Ceann Comhairle was required to implement the relevant Standing Order. His decision was reached in a fair, impartial and objective manner, having regard to all of the facts before him. Any suggestion or characterisation to the contrary is incorrect.

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