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Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy, please.

Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I ask Deputy Lahart to show a little respect.

Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: That concludes the debate on that matter.

Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy, please.

Topical Issue Debate: Traffic Management (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is great to see Deputy Lahart's enthusiasm for these topics. Deputy Clare Daly wishes to discuss the outsourcing of work and the loss of jobs at Aer Lingus.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: 6 o’clock There was some confusion before the suspension, but I want to reinforce the point which was made very ably by the Acting Chair, Deputy Durkan. Standing Order 45 is very clear in terms of how the issue of statements is to be dealt with. In this particular instance, the order of the House provides for statements to be made and adjourned, following which we will take...

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Who is the next speaker?

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Either the Deputy or myself will decide that. Whoever is offering and whoever is next in line will decide.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is the Deputy going to speak to us?

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: To be abundantly clear, that decision is a matter for the Business Committee, of which the Deputy is a member.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I cannot impose my will, nor can the Deputy impose his, on the Business Committee. It will have to make a decision and I am sure it will make the best decision in the circumstances. We should get on with the debate now.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is entirely a matter for the Business Committee.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I really do not think that we have to explain to any Member of this House how the processes work.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is a matter for the Business Committee to decide whether or not the debate will resume. My understanding, from the points that have been made by Deputy Mattie McGrath, is that the Order Paper states that the debate will adjourn. Members may have left the House in anticipation of being able to participate in the debate on another occasion. That is a matter that will have to be considered...

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: It is an order and is fully complaint with Standing Orders.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: I do not understand the Deputy's point.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Is someone accusing the Chair of being biased? The Acting Chair and myself have been anything but biased in terms of how we have dealt with this matter.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Can I interrupt the Deputy to ask if she is sharing time with Deputy Kelly?

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: The Deputy has 28 seconds.

Report of the Joint Committee on the Eighth Amendment of the Constitution: Statements (Resumed) (25 Jan 2018)

Seán Ó Fearghaíl: Deputy O'Keeffe had concluded is contribution. We move now to the next Member offering, Deputy Harty.