Results 3,541-3,560 of 12,360 for speaker:Rory O'Hanlon

Requests to move Adjournment of Dáil under Standing Order 31 (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: Having considered the matters raised they are not in order under Standing Order 31.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: There are no proposals to be put to the House today on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: That does not arise on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: Sorry, Deputy Kenny——

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: I would like the Deputy to hear the Chair first and I will then hear him. As the Deputy is well aware, there are Standing Orders. The Order of Business is very specific. However, there are many ways in which Deputies can raise any issue they wish in this House.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: There are many ways, including Private Members' business and by way of substantive motions.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: Fortunately, for the House and for the Chair we cannot use Standing Orders to raise any issue we wish.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: There is no provision now for Leaders' Questions. I will hear a brief comment from the Leaders of the four parties and a response from the Tánaiste.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: I call Deputy Rabbitte on the same issue.

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: Yes, Deputy, but we are not coming back to this matter. The Chair has stated that it will hear the leaders of the four parties. It is out of order under Standing Orders but the Chair will allow a brief——-

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: I ask Deputies to behave themselves and have respect for the Chair when I am speaking. I point out to Deputy Rabbitte that I will hear from the leaders of the four parties and then a reply from the Tánaiste, if he wishes to reply, and then we will move on to other business. We are not having a debate on the issue, therefore it is not my intention to call the Tánaiste and then call each...

Order of Business (28 Sep 2006)

Rory O'Hanlon: Because the Chair will not drive a coach and four through Standing Orders.

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.