Peter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I suggest that the six backbench Deputies who waited for an hour to speak today should be given an opportunity to speak on the Order of Business tomorrow. Week after week, the Ceann Comhairle informs the House that Deputies who did not have an opportunity to speak will be given an opportunity to speak the following day. This is my fourth day on the trot trying to speak on a specific topic and I indicated early. The same mouthpieces keep wasting the time of the House. All I am asking is for fair play in the Chamber. I have spent one hour for four days on the trot trying to raise an issue. I am not blaming the Ceann Comhairle but seeking a fair system. I am sure most of the six Deputies who were not called to speak today are from Fine Gael. Is there any chance we will get fair play?

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