Phil Hogan (Carlow-Kilkenny, Fine Gael)
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I wish to clarify that we have no difficulty with Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív taking Question No. 1 on behalf of Deputy Barry Cowen.

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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It has already been ruled that it is not possible to do that under the new Standing Orders. There is no provision for Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív to take the question. I had to refuse Deputy Shane Ross recently on the same issue.

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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May I read the reply?

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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It can be circulated. I am sorry, but that is what is stated in Standing Orders.

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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I am sorry to interrupt, a Cheann Comhairle, but do you mean the question cannot be taken at all?

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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It cannot be taken at all.

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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Therefore, there will be no answer.

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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No.

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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It will be answered in writing.

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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The question was to ask the Minister-----

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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No, we are not taking the question.

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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And I cannot read the answer.

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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It cannot be taken.

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Is Question Time cancelled?

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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No, that question cannot be taken.