Dáil debates
Wednesday, 27 September 2006
Order of Business (Resumed)
6:00 pm
James Breen (Clare, Independent)
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On a point of order, I want an explanation as to why the Ceann Comhairle is depriving me of my right in this House to put something on the public record. It was made public in County Clare by the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources, Deputy Dempsey.
Rory O'Hanlon (Cavan-Monaghan, Ceann Comhairle)
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The Deputy has made his point. If he has a problem with the Chair's rulings, he is welcome to come to my office. He should allow the House to proceed with its business.
James Breen (Clare, Independent)
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The Minister intervened with An Post. It was a senior member of Government that did this. Did he intervene or not? That is all I want to know. Did the Minister for Communications, Marine and Natural Resources intervene with An Post.
Rory O'Hanlon (Cavan-Monaghan, Ceann Comhairle)
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The Chair is reluctant to ask the Deputy to leave but it appears that is what the Deputy wants.
James Breen (Clare, Independent)
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All I want is an answer to my question.
Rory O'Hanlon (Cavan-Monaghan, Ceann Comhairle)
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The Deputy wants to be asked to leave and the Chair can facilitate him.
James Breen (Clare, Independent)
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I should be provided with an answer to my question.
Rory O'Hanlon (Cavan-Monaghan, Ceann Comhairle)
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I will answer any questions in my office, not on the floor of the House.
James Breen (Clare, Independent)
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No, that is in private. I want it on the public record.
Rory O'Hanlon (Cavan-Monaghan, Ceann Comhairle)
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We are moving on.
James Breen (Clare, Independent)
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The Ceann Comhairle can move where he likes. I will not resume my seat.
Rory O'Hanlon (Cavan-Monaghan, Ceann Comhairle)
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Very well, the Deputy will leave the House.
Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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On a point of orderââ
Rory O'Hanlon (Cavan-Monaghan, Ceann Comhairle)
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There is no point of order. The Chair is dealing with a point of disorder. Deputy James Breen will leave the House.
Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)
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The Deputy should be allowed to read the letter, which is short.
Rory O'Hanlon (Cavan-Monaghan, Ceann Comhairle)
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The Deputy does not wish to leave the House. I move:
That Deputy James Breen be suspended from the service of the Dáil.
Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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That is a sour note on which to start a new session.