John McGuinness (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I do not want to be disrespectful but I want to say that I was in the building. I came up specifically to participate in this debate. In accordance with the schedule we were given, I was outside observing the protocols, not wanting to come in because I suffocate with a mask on. I wanted to make a short contribution. It is not my fault that somebody made the mistake whereby we have all ended up wanting to speak, being here to speak and not being able to speak..

I appeal to the Ceann Comhairle and I will respect his decision. I will not get into an argument about it. I will put my case in a civil way. I was in the building. I came, like the others, from Leinster House and someone made a cock-up of the timing. I am not saying it was the Ceann Comhairle. I am here to make a contribution. I have asked the Minister of State to share time but I would like to use my slot if I could.

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