Seán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Ceann Comhairle) | Oireachtas source

Let us not have that sort of accusation being made. Let me make it clear that the Business Committee discussed the matter, that reservations were expressed about the Hallowe'en break, that agreement was reached by a majority of members of the Business Committee and that a calendar was produced. The intention was that the Members and staff of the Houses would know well in advance the schedule of work until Christmas. That was what was done.

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