Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate the statement just issued by the Ceann Comhairle. Also, in the context of the discussions we had, I appreciate the sincerity and honour behind it and fully accept that the Ceann Comhairle has withdrawn the remarks which were said in the heat of the moment. I also welcome the fact that the implications of the ruling, which a number of people regard as profound, will now be debated in the proper forum at which all Members can make a submission. I thank the Ceann Comhairle for the contribution he has just made.

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