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Resignation of Minister: Statements (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Under Standing Order 45, the Business Committee can consider the Deputy's proposal as soon as possible.

Resignation of Minister: Statements (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Allow Deputy Wallace to continue without interruption, please.

Resignation of Minister: Statements (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: There is no provision for questions and answers.

Resignation of Minister: Statements (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I call on the Taoiseach to make a statement in accordance with Standing Order 45.

Resignation of Minister: Statements (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I propose that we hear each of the parties and groups in opposition.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: There has been a delay in the Taoiseach's arrival. I propose we suspend the House until 4.30 p.m., at which time the Taoiseach will be present.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Let me make it clear the Taoiseach has requested to make a statement under Standing Order 45, which does not normally provide for further debate. However, it is at the discretion of the Ceann Comhairle that other statements may be made, so I would propose that five minutes would be provide to each opposition group to make a statement. Is that agreed? Agreed.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Statements (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I call on the Minister of State, Deputy Kyne, to respond to the debate. I will then call the Government Chief Whip who has a business proposal to put to the House.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Statements (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I think it can be said on behalf of all Members that this is a sad occasion.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Statements (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: All of us who have known Deputy Naughten have known him to be a man who was decent, committed and a man of integrity. Whatever policy differences people might have, I do not think anyone could challenge that. I call on the Government Chief Whip to make a proposal on further business.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Statements (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I propose that we suspend the House for ten minutes until the Taoiseach arrives.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Statements (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We will see at 4.10 p.m.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Statements (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: At present, we are functioning within the confines of the order that was made earlier today. This allows for statements or questions from Members of the Opposition. I must apologise to members of the Government because the order does not allow for statements from this side of the House.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Statements (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputies Fitzmaurice and Eugene Murphy are offering. The Government Chief Whip has left the Chamber to see whether it is possible to bring a revised order back to the House. As soon as he returns, we will bring it to Members' attention. Otherwise, we must work within what we have already ordered.

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment: Statements (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: We must now proceed in accordance with an order of the House today to a statement from the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment. Following the Minister's ten minute statement, we will go to each group for eight minutes for questions and answers. We are all here to establish facts. All the players in this controversy are entitled to their good names and their...

Financial Resolutions 2019 - Financial Resolution No. 4: General (Resumed) (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy Neville has three minutes remaining.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: That concludes questions on promised legislation. We managed to accommodate everyone. I thank Deputies for the brevity of their questions and answers.

Ceisteanna ar Reachtaíocht a Gealladh - Questions on Promised Legislation (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Deputy could table a Topical Issue and we can discuss the matter then.

Ceisteanna ó Cheannairí - Leaders' Questions (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: That concludes our extended Leaders' Questions. Before proceeding to questions on promised legislation, I understand the Government Chief Whip, Deputy Joe McHugh, has a business proposal to put to the House.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (11 Oct 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is that agreed? Agreed.