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Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: I am allowed to make a point on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: In that case, I will jump up on the next item.

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: I am trying to speak but the Ceann Comhairle keeps cutting across me.

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: The Taoiseach does not care about the staff. The Taoiseach is keeping the staff here until midnight tonight.

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: Not agreed. A Cheann Comhairle, how could we possibly take an hour-long break after the Order of Business and-----

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: Okay. I am making a proposal-----

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: It is on the agenda, if the Ceann Comhairle does not mind me speaking on it. Otherwise, it should not be on the agenda.

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: Okay. I would like to speak on this proposal on the Order of Business. It is clear that one of the most important legislative measures the Government has thrown its weight behind is that of water charges.

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: Today, the figures reveal that 57% of households have not paid.

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: I would like to make a proposal, that we do not-----

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: Is the Ceann Comhairle going to allow me to speak?

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: I would like to make a proposal that we not take an hour-long break and that we have a discussion on the massive boycott of water charges that is taking place.

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: This morning, the Minister stated that-----

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: -----he was beyond satisfied with the payment rate.

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: More than half the people have boycotted the water charges and rejected this Government's proposal.

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: I am allowed a minute or two to explain.

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: I am.

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: A Cheann Comhairle, I think you will find that-----

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: ----under Standing Orders, I am allowed to put my case to speak on the Order of Business.

Order of Business (15 Jul 2015)

Ruth Coppinger: Yes, and I am not agreeing to it.