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

We are not hemmed in by the Constitution. We must have respect for the Constitution. Everyone here is charged with respecting Articles 17.2 and 28.4 of the Constitution, which guide how we act and are the basis of the advice we received. I take the Deputy's point. I do not find it particularly satisfactory that this advice has come to us late. The reality is that the legal advice on these matters was received by the Clerk of the Dáil on Thursday or Friday and needed further consideration. I received my advice on this on Monday morning.

I cannot call Deputy Bríd Smith. In dealing with the Order of Business, I can call one spokesperson from each party or group. We heard Deputy Boyd Barrett.

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