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

The Standing Order provides for that in circumstances where a debate is being frustrated and it is the opinion of the Ceann Chomhairle that that is what is happening. My interpretation of what is going on here is that Members are making very genuine contributions. Whether we agree with them or not is a matter of opinion but they are quite entitled to make them and I am not going to close down this debate to have a vote for anyone until the time comes.

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