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

Leaders' Questions have concluded almost miraculously on time. Before proceeding to questions on promised legislation, I wish to make a few housekeeping points. I am conscious of the fact that we have many new Members so I remind you that we have 30 minutes for this business. The questions should be on promised legislation or the programme for Government, nothing else. The selection of Deputies is based on the leaders of parties and groups as per the rota followed by everybody else on a first come, first served basis. Deputy Durkan was in the Chair yesterday and was subject to some pressure from Members who were unhappy. Today, I have 52 names before me, 26 carried forward from yesterday and 26 that were given today. Whether Members write to me, email me, come to the platform and give me their names or send me a smoke signal, I will not be able to call all 52 Members, and unless the Members who are called adhere to the timeline, I will be able to call even fewer.

I call Deputy Doherty.

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