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

Before we resume, I will make the point that we have had to adjourn the House because Members were not present for the next speaking slot. We have had similar difficulties in the past. I am not criticising the Government because theirs was not the next speaking slot, but people should not be blasé about how business is transacted here. The Whips offices exist to ensure that people are here at the appointed time and that the House does not have to suspend. Notwithstanding that it is not the Government slot, I now call the Minister for Education and Skills, Deputy Richard Bruton, who I understand is sharing his time.

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