Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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I would like to raise a point of order. Will Independent Deputies be allowed to speak in the debate on the economy in this House over the next two days? If not, why not?

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)
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That is not a point of order.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Could I have a response?

Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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Deputy McGrath is not an Independent.

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)
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I will be in contact with the Deputy on the matter.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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As we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the First Dáil, Independent Deputies are being denied the right to speak in this Chamber. The Ceann Comhairle has a responsibility to defend the rights of minorities in this House. It is an absolute disgrace.

John O'Donoghue (Kerry South, Ceann Comhairle)
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The rights of every Deputy will be defended by the Chair in this House today and every other day. I will communicate with the Deputy on the matter.

Jim O'Keeffe (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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Fianna Fáil will give the Deputy some of its speaking time.

Billy Timmins (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy got on the box — he is okay.

Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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The Opposition parties are a disgrace. They are a bunch of fascists.