Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael)
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Does the Ceann Comhairle know where the Opposition is?

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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That is a political matter and is not of concern to the Chair.

Derek Keating (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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It is important to point out that no Members of the Opposition are present, be they Fianna Fáil, Sinn Féin or Independent.

David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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They have abandoned the Dáil.

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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Excuse me. The Dáil is in session.

Derek Keating (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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On a point of order-----

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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There is no point of order on this sort of issue.

Derek Keating (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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I accept the Ceann Comhairle's ruling.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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There should be, though.

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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Maybe so.

Seán Barrett (Dún Laoghaire, Ceann Comhairle)
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A message will be sent to the Seanad acquainting it accordingly.