Joe O'Toole (Independent)

It is also unacceptable that the long-established rota of speakers agreed to within and between groups should be perverted. People who have been Senators for the past three years should know the rules of the House by now. Perhaps people need to be reminded again but most of us know how the rules operate. If we do not, we ask some of our colleagues who have been here longer. I found last night's events embarrassing and unacceptable and I would like the Cathaoirleach to give a ruling on the matter.