Brendan Howlin (Wexford, Labour) | Oireachtas source

We need to hear these things and that is why we should have a debate in order to have full clarity.

On a point of order, on reflection perhaps the Chief Whip would withdraw what she said. This is not an issue where we are time-wasting by standing up. I submitted a Private Notice Question and thought that was the way it was going to be dealt with. I have just been notified by text that it has been disallowed. I want to use the procedures of this House to advance something that I regard as important. I do not regard the Chief Whip's comments as being right and proper.

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