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

On a point of order, the Leas-Cheann Comhairle knows I bow 100% to his experience, and he is the Leas-Cheann Comhairle and in possession of the Chair, but is it correct to confine speakers to three minutes? I am not questioning the wisdom of the Leas-Cheann Comhairle for one minute, but if speakers cannot confine themselves to three minutes, Standing Orders of the House allow Deputies to make a contribution, which, as the Leas-Cheann Comhairle said, should be to the point. Can we agree to that approach because if the Leas-Cheann Comhairle sticks with three minutes and Deputies cannot confine their remarks to three minutes, it will be very unfair? Some people are quick at making a point-----

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