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

I have a point to make before I ask the Taoiseach to clarify the process and procedure. The proposal, or part thereof, before us is to refer the motion to the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs Trade and Defence. That is absolutely in accordance with Standing Order 187. It is a matter for the joint committee to determine how it conducts its consideration of the matter referred to it. It is not normal for this House to direct the committee to behave in a particular manner.

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