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Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: Before the Taoiseach replies, I wish to address Members. If they check with the House's communications section and my office, they will see that the number of complaints being received about the behaviour and shouting during these sessions is incredible.

Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: Members might believe that they are gaining political kudos, but they are losing. Will they please give people an opportunity to ask a question and to have it answered? There will always be a little bit of banter, but shouting and roaring are out of order.

Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: Deputy Adams is next.

Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: I have called Deputy Adams.

Leaders' Questions (7 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: Could I have a question, please?

Financial Resolutions 2012: Allocation of Time: Motion (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: I call on the Minister of State at the Department of the Taoiseach, Deputy Paul Kehoe, to move a motion in respect of the arrangements for dealing with the financial resolutions.

Financial Resolutions 2012: Allocation of Time: Motion (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: Could we agree the motion first?

Financial Resolutions 2012: Allocation of Time: Motion (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: I must get this motion agreed. Deputy Higgins is objecting.

Financial Resolutions 2012: Allocation of Time: Motion (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: The procedure for these motions is similar to that of Committee Stage on a Bill.

Financial Resolutions 2012: Allocation of Time: Motion (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: I hope everyone will agree to the understanding. We are wasting time.

Financial Resolutions 2012: Allocation of Time: Motion (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: I will endeavour to be as fair as possible to everyone.

Financial Resolutions 2012: Allocation of Time: Motion (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: Could the Minister of State circulate the document, please?

Financial Resolution No. 1: (Tobacco Products Tax) (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: I must interrupt the Deputy, although I do not like doing it. Only matters strictly relevant to the resolution can be discussed.

Financial Resolution No. 1: (Tobacco Products Tax) (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: Please do not stray off topic.

Financial Resolution No. 1: (Tobacco Products Tax) (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: Other Members wish to speak.

Financial Resolution No. 1: (Tobacco Products Tax) (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: We are only dealing with cigarettes at this point.

Financial Resolution No. 1: (Tobacco Products Tax) (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: We can only deal with what is here.

Financial Resolution No. 1: (Tobacco Products Tax) (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: We have three minutes left on this motion. I ask Deputy Buttimer to stick to cigarettes.

Financial Resolution No. 1: (Tobacco Products Tax) (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: I call Deputy Mattie McGrath.

Financial Resolution No. 1: (Tobacco Products Tax) (6 Dec 2011)

Seán Barrett: We go to both sides of the House. There is no panic.