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Leaders' Questions (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: I ask Deputy Durkan to respect Deputy Collins, who is on her feet.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Employment Data (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: I call Deputy Higgins to introduce the question.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Employment Data (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: We are straying a bit here.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Employment Data (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: I thank the Deputy.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Employment Data (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: That is a separate question.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Employment Data (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: Sorry, could I just explain? This is purely a statistical question to the Minister of State who is responsible for the Central Statistics Office, CSO. It is not a matter of policy and we must stick to the confines of that. It is only reasonable that had the Deputy other questions, they would be tabled to the appropriate Ministers. However, this is a statistical question that is being...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Employment Data (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: No, it is none of the Deputy's business to interfere there. I just wish to put on the record what it is. This is a statistical question and is being answered on that basis, not on a policy basis.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Employment Data (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: No sorry, this is a different matter. This is complying with Standing Orders of the Dáil and is not to do with statistics and damned statistics. It is to do with the rules of the House and if the Deputy puts down a question asking for certain figures, it is the appropriate Minister who deals with it. However, if the Deputy strays into an area of policy, it is a different Minister. As...

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Employment Data (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: No, well the Deputy then should put the question to the appropriate Minister.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Employment Data (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: We will have a quick supplementary from Deputy Tóibín. Will you stick to the statistical question?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Employment Data (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: A question please.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Employment Data (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: Sorry, would you put your question please?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Employment Data (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: No, I call Deputy Ó Fearghaíl.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Employment Data (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: Will the Deputy put his supplementary question?

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Employment Data (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: This is Question Time, Deputy.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Employment Data (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: The Deputy is making a statement. I ask him to put his supplementary question.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Employment Data (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: Yes, you are.

Ceisteanna - Questions (Resumed): Employment Data (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: That is a separate matter. If the Deputy does not put his supplementary question, I will cut him off.

Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: There are two proposals to be put to the House. Is the proposal for dealing with No. 15 agreed to? Agreed. Is the proposal for dealing with No. a32 agreed to? Agreed.

Order of Business (23 Sep 2014)

Seán Barrett: I am afraid you are straying a bit on the Order of Business.