Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

There is absolutely no confusion as far as I am concerned. I read the rule into the record as it stands before me. We were here during the debate at the beginning. The debate adjourned to facilitate speakers. There is a time now within which people may conclude their submissions to the House. If speakers are not here, it is a long-standing tradition of the House that they defer and that is it. Nobody will facilitate a debate at a time that suits everybody. If that were the case, we would be here forever. Does that satisfy the Deputy? I am not confused about it.

See this speech in context