Paddy Burke (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I have to go on precedent also. There is a long-standing precedent in the House that the Leader proposes time limits which are agreed to. It is up to the House to decide. It may not agree with what the Leader is proposing, but that is a matter for it. The Leader is proposing certain time limits for certain debates. It is up to the House to decide-----