Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent) | Oireachtas source

As the Acting Chairman knows, I have been indicating for a while, and I thank him for his indulgence. I appreciate his ruling on this. The last time I checked, we live in a democracy. Members should study the rules and the procedures of this convened meeting of Dáil Éireann. Deputy McGrath has the floor. He is continuously being interrupted by someone who has a different viewpoint, which is fine, but to do so continuously after the Chair makes his ruling is unfair and disruptive. It is trying to put the Deputy off what he is trying to do, which is to make a valuable point, which he is elected to do. On behalf of the people not only of Tipperary, but around the country, each one of us has things to say. We want to speak to amendment No. 22, and we are entitled to do so. For people to come in here and try in an organised, coup d'étatway to shut down democracy is wrong.

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