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Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: The Chair has already been liberal in allowing a comment in respect of which there is a number of precedents, but there is no precedent for having a wholesale debate on a Thursday morning.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: There is no provision for speakers now except leaders of parties and we cannot create a new precedent. I have gone far enough this morning. I will hear the Tánaiste.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: Deputy there is no provision for Independents to speak on this matter.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: The Chair ruled on this matter this morning that, in accordance with precedent, I would hear from the leaders of the parties.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: I will not hear from Deputy Joe Higgins now.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: He is not. The Chair has ruled on the matter. I will hear the Tánaiste.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: No, I will not hear from the Deputy. If I hear from him, I would feel obliged to hear from everyone along the back bench.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: I ask the Deputy to resume his seat. I made it clear that I would hear from the leaders of recognised parties.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: There is no provision to hear from speakers outside the leaders of recognised parties.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: I ask the Deputy to resume his seat.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: I will not hear from the Deputy.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: The Deputy might well be, but I will still not hear from him. I will not create a new precedent this morning.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: I ask Deputy Higgins to resume his seat.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: I ask Deputy Higgins to resume his seat. If he does not wish to, he knows what to do. If he wishes to leave the House he can do so on his own volition. If not, the Chair will facilitate him.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: That is not how the business of this House is done, Deputy. I ask Deputy Higgins to resume his seat.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: In accordance with precedent.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: It is not possible. It would open up a whole debate for the House. In accordance with precedent I ask the Deputy to resume his seat.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: I ask Deputy Higgins to resume his seat. If he does not wish to I ask him to leave the House.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: If Deputies are not happy with Standing Orders they know what to do.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: I am suggesting the Chair should review its position of allowing flexibility this morning. Perhaps we should stick rigidly to Standing Orders, and if that is what the House wants the Chair will do so.