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Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I am making a ruling as Chair rather than trying to dance on the tip of a needle with points of order. If each group wishes to make a contribution on the amended motion, I will allow that. Does Deputy Bríd Smith wish to make a contribution on behalf of her group?

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: To be clear, does the House agree to a contribution from each group?

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: What is disgraceful is the behaviour in the Chamber. I now call Deputy Shortall. I have indicated and have given a ruling that I will take a brief contribution from each group. Then I will proceed to put the motion to a vote.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I am taking one speaker from each group. I call Deputy Duncan Smith.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I have asked repeatedly for Members' co-operation. I have made a ruling. I have asked for one speaker from each group, and that is what I am attempting to facilitate now, with the House's co-operation. I ask Members to show a little respect. I ask Deputy Smith to be brief and to the point.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I will take one speaker from the Regional Group of Independents.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: No. Members are not to speak on their own behalf. I am taking one member from each group.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: With regard to the division, Deputy Paul Murphy has not signed as a teller so therefore the Government's amendment is made.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Not at this point. There was one amendment tabled and that amendment has been passed. At this point, I will-----

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Please, bear with me. We do not want to make mistakes. I am not putting the question yet. I am explaining what we are going to do. The proposal, as amended, will be the next question to the Dáil. I ask Deputy McNamara to take his seat. That is what we are doing next.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: 10 o’clock I ask Deputies to take their seats. At this point I will put the amendment.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I am obliged to put the amendment at this point.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I am obliged to put the amendment and I will put the amendment.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Deputy, please resume your seat.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Deputy, please resume your seat. That is three times now. I appeal to all Deputies. Heckling from the Government side at speakers on the Opposition side is not helpful.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: For the last time Deputies, we do not want to abandon the Dáil in this manner. I am asking you all for a little patience and strictly on a point of order. Many Members have put their hands up. If Members could co-operate, it would be helpful. Deputy Flanagan put his hand up but does not wish to speak. I call Deputy Paul Murphy on a point of order.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I thank Deputy Murphy.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: Deputy please.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: The Deputy has made his point.

Gnó na Dála - Business of Dáil (30 Jul 2020)

Catherine Connolly: I thank Deputy Murphy.