Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance) | Oireachtas source

I understand there is a rotation system in operation, where we have a speaker from Fianna Fáil followed by a speaker from Sinn Féin, a speaker from the Labour Party and then a speaker from our group. I do not mind anyone coming in to make a contribution to this discussion because it is an important issue. I want it to be noted that I cut short my preparation for this debate to be here on time and protect my slot. Having respected the order of the House, I do not accept Deputies arriving late and expecting to be given equal treatment in making a presentation. If I had known that was allowed, I could have prepared myself better and used information that I had to exclude from my contribution. I am willing to allow the Acting Chairman, if he asks our permission, which he does not seem to have sought, to allow Deputies who have come in late to speak. However, he should note for the future that if this happens to a member of our group, I will expect the same respect to be shown.

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