Dáil debates
Thursday, 3 April 2025
Ceisteanna ar Sonraíodh Uain Dóibh - Priority Questions
2:05 am
Brian Brennan (Wicklow-Wexford, Fine Gael)
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For the record, Questions Nos. 1, 2 and 6 will be grouped. I call Deputy Doherty.
Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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My understanding is that priority questions cannot be grouped.
Cian O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay North, Social Democrats)
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Yes, priority questions cannot be grouped.
Brian Brennan (Wicklow-Wexford, Fine Gael)
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I have been informed that they can be grouped.
Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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I have never seen that in the history of the Dáil. Priority questions are-----.
Brian Brennan (Wicklow-Wexford, Fine Gael)
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They can be grouped with other priority questions but not with other oral questions.
Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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I ask that they not be grouped, with the indulgence of the Chair. It is not fair for them to be grouped. Question No. 1 relates to a major issue.
Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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I apologise for being a few minutes late. I was not aware of the change in the time. I did not mean to keep the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach or colleagues waiting. I am in his hands with regard to this. Important announcements were made last night. I am happy to answer questions in whatever way the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach sees fit or whatever way can be agreed by the Dáil. I have been briefed to the effect that these questions are grouped but I am happy, given the seriousness of the issues involved, to handle them in any way the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach feels is appropriate.
Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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I propose that we not group them
Brian Brennan (Wicklow-Wexford, Fine Gael)
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I am happy with that.
Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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I thank the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach for that.