Dáil debates

Thursday, 6 December 2018

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions

 

12:35 pm

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

I point out to Members that Standing Order 29 sets out the timeframe for taking questions. It is a Standing Order the Members have written and adopted. I have written repeatedly to leaders to ask them to adhere to the time limits. The Committee on Procedures last week instructed me to write again. One of the considerations is that Leaders' Questions is broadcast, which necessitates adherence to time. It has been my observation that many Deputies studiously ignore the Chair when they are called upon to adhere to the time limit-----

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