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Suspension of Member (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: In view of the ongoing behaviour-----

Suspension of Member (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: -----of members of the Technical Group, I am afraid I have to suspend the sitting of the Dáil until 9.30 tomorrow morning.

Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: I call Deputy Barry Cowen.

Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: Sorry, Deputy, resume your seat. You are out of order.

Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: Sorry, I am on my feet. Please resume your seat while I am on my feet.

Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: I had the pleasure of speaking with Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan. She came to my office and I explained everything to her in detail. In addition, I asked the Clerk of the Dáil to issue a letter to your Whip, which he did, outlining the Standing Orders and explaining everything. There is no discretion for me in respect of this matter. Any Member who is not a member of a party or a group...

Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: Do not shout me down. The only thing they have to do is formally notify me. The two Deputies in question have formally notified me. That is it. I cannot do any more than that. It is now a matter to be resolved by others. I ask that in the interests of parliamentary democracy Members now allow the business of the Dáil to proceed.

Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: Resume your seat and let us get on with the business of the day. I again call Deputy Barry Cowen.

Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: Sorry, I cannot resolve anything.

Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: The Committee on Procedure and Privileges is the forum in which to try to resolve these difficulties. They cannot be resolved on the floor of the House.

Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: Deputy Pringle, I would ask you please to respect the Chair and-----

Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: I again ask Deputy Pringle to resume his seat.

Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: Deputy, I am asking you again to resume your seat.

Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: I must ask the Deputy to leave the House.

Suspension of Member (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: I move: "That Deputy Thomas Pringle be suspended from the service of the Dáil."

Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: Will the Deputy please resume his seat?

Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: I ask the Deputy again to resume his seat. If he wishes to be thrown out, I will oblige him.

Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: Will the Deputy resume his seat?

Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: I have dealt with this matter through Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan. If the Deputy would like to consult her, she understands perfectly well what is involved.

Order of Business (Resumed) (22 Oct 2014)

Seán Barrett: This is a matter for the Order of the House. It is not a matter not the Government.