Catherine Connolly (Galway West, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have a general message in respect of the priority questions. I have been very strict in the past and have to continue to be so in adhering to the rules in respect of prior notice if a Deputy is taking over someone's question. There must be a written notice or contact with my office. I have been in a position where I have refused other people who have come in. I thought Deputy Tully's name was on the list and I made a mistake. That is fine. For everyone for the future, if there is a change in the speaker they must notify the Ceann Comhairle's office.

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