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Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: No. I can read it out for Deputy Stagg. Further statements may be allowed at the discretion of the Ceann Comhairle from a spokesperson nominated by a party in opposition.

Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: I will call Deputy McDonald and then the next Deputy.

Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: I thought the Deputy was indicating her wish to contribute. On the one hand I am accused of not allowing statements and now the opposite is the case. Deputy McDonald should make a brief statement.

Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: When the Minister made her statement I called for responses. I call Deputy McDonald. Will Members please cool down?

Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: It was not by my office.

Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: It was not with my knowledge.

Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: Will the Deputy please resume his seat?

Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: The Deputy should resume his seat for a moment. I received a letter by fax this morning from the Chief Whip's office telling me that the Minister for Social Protection, Deputy Burton, wished to make a statement on the resignation of the Minister of State, Deputy Róisín Shortall. I checked the Standing Order which says that a short reply may be made by party spokespersons. Out of...

Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: Will Deputy Ó Fearghaíl please sit down?

Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: Let there be no discussion on the matter. That is what I agreed, as Ceann Comhairle, and I am proceeding on that basis. If Deputy McDonald-----

Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: What is wrong with making a statement?

Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: I understood all parties would be informed that a statement was being made.

Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: It is a breakdown of communications. I am sorry. I was-----

Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: Do you mind? I was only trying to be helpful.

Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: If I did not allow a statement Deputies would be jumping up and down asking why they could not make a statement. They should make up their minds. Does Deputy Boyd Barrett wish to make a short statement? Very short, please. I ask Deputies to allow the Deputy to make a statement.

Resignation of Minister of State: Statement (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: Thank you, Deputy.

Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: I call Deputy Michael McGrath on behalf of Fianna Fáil.

Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: Excuse me. Deputy, please resume your seat.

Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: Let us be clear about this.

Leaders' Questions (27 Sep 2012)

Seán Barrett: I approached this on the basis of trying to be helpful, so as not to have a row in the Chamber and have people refused the right of reply. I made that decision and made it clear that I would allow a short reply from the Opposition parties.