Results 261-280 of 501 for speaker:Noel O'Flynn

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: Deputy Lee has already lost two minutes of his speaking time because of the interruptions. I welcome Deputy Lee to the House and invite him to make his maiden speech. I understand he wishes to share time with Deputy Michael Ring.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: The Deputy's time has concluded for today. He is taking some of Deputy Ring's time and he does not like his time to be taken.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: Deputy Ring is being very generous.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: Five minutes remain in the slot for Deputy Ring.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: I will call on Deputy Ring who has only two minutes and 20 seconds.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: To Deputy Lee I say that it is a very dangerous thing to take eight minutes from another person's slot without permission. As the Acting Chairman of this session I must also tell him that Members may be in meditation and they may have their eyes closed or their heads down but they are meditating and concentrating. I have never seen a Member on any side of the House deep in sleep. Deputy...

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: I allowed some latitude and gave Deputy Ring two minutes extra.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: I understand the next speaker, the Minister of State, Deputy John Curran, will share time.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: Is that agreed? Agreed.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: The Minister of State, without interruption.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: The Minister of State, without interruption.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: The Minister of State should address his remarks through the Chair. He knows the procedure better than anybody. Deputies know the procedures in this House. They should give the Minister his opportunity to speak.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: When it is Deputy Ó Snodaigh's time to address the House-----

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: -----he can do so and if he wants to correct or change any figure-----

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: Deputy Ó Snodaigh knows the rules better than anybody in this House. The Minister of State, without interruption.

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: I call on Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan who is sharing time with Deputies Behan and Finian McGrath. I welcome Deputy O'Sullivan to the House. This is her maiden speech and as is the custom I do not expect there will be any sabre-rattling from this side of the House. I am sure the other Members will respect the dignity and decorum of the House and allow the Member to address the House without...

Confidence in Government: Motion (resumed) (10 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: The Minister should speak through the Chair. We have only a few minutes left and do not want any argument.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (17 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: The Deputy's time has expired.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (17 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: We have gone over the allocated time, but I now ask the Minister to reply.

Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998: Motion (17 Jun 2009)

Noel O'Flynn: Is the motion agreed to?