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- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: It is logical. I have been here for many years and I have witnessed this exchange between Taoiseach and leaders of the Opposition. It is important that I set the context to ask the question.
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: All I simply say is that for the past decade and a half there was always consultation in terms of constitutional referenda. That is the point I am making. It is not true to say there has not been consultation. There has been - always. In regard to Lisbon, which you raised, do you not remember-----
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: Do you not remember, being in your current office-----
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: I am asking whether you remember-----
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: I put the question for a very express purpose, namely, to try to get the Taoiseach at least to consult the Opposition.
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: I cannot think why you are interrupting every single second. I should be allowed at least-----
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: A Cheann Comhairle, you are trying to dictate how I ask the question.
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: I was not-----
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: With the greatest of respect-----
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: I am putting the question but I am being interrupted consistently by you, a Cheann Comhairle.
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: I regret to have to say that.
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: I have tabled questions legitimately. They are on the Order Paper as they are.
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: I was hardly standing for 30 seconds when you interrupted.
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: There is fair play on both sides, a Cheann Comhairle. I have been extremely constructive and responsible here. If you contrast how I have performed here-----
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: I am not lecturing. I am just asserting my own position.
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: I am just asserting my own position as Leader of the Opposition, as I am entitled to do. I will do that. I will not be rolled over.
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: I certainly am. I am the leader of a political-----
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: I am the leader of a political party.
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: I have tabled questions. I am entitled to table them and-----
- Constitutional Amendments (19 Jul 2011)
Micheál Martin: They will get their chance.