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Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: We must deal with the question before us.

Pupil-Teacher Ratio. (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Before I call Deputy Quinn, I remind him that his original question was not in order. The matter will be considered next week by the long-standing and prestigious committee of this House, the Committee on Procedure and Privileges. We should not debate the matter in advance of that committee's deliberations.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The Tánaiste on the Employment Law Compliance Bill.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The Deputy has asked about two different sets of legislation, the labour legislation and the electoral legislation.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I believe this question already has been asked.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy, the Tánaiste already has answered that question.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: That question also has been answered.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Thank you Deputy.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Is there anything the Tánaiste wishes to add?

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Go raibh maith agat, a Theachta. I wish to facilitate a number of Members.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Certainly. I am glad to hear it.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: I know the Deputy shortly will be in order.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Is it a question that is relevant?

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Is it a question that is relevant to the Order of Business?

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: The issue is of course highly relevant and therefore should be raised in a proper way.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: What of those two pieces of legislation, Tánaiste?

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Lynch should come and discuss that directly with my office or the Ceann Comhairle's office.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: There is a procedure. May I explain to Deputy Lynch——

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: ——the normal procedure is that the Deputy would come and talk to the Ceann Comhairle or the Leas-Cheann Comhairle about that.

Order of Business (4 Dec 2008)

Brendan Howlin: Deputy Lynch might allow the Chair to explain. The Chair simply follows the law as enacted by the Houses. If the Houses transfer functions from Ministers to agencies, the Chair, like everybody else, must respect the law. However, I am happy to discuss that matter with the Deputy. Has he another matter?