Jerry Buttimer (Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Acting Leader is replying. She did not interrupt Senator Craughwell when he was speaking on the Order of Business. She is entitled to reply. Senator Craughwell has proposed an amendment to the Order of Business. If he is unhappy with the Acting Leader's reply, it is his right to put the amendment. If he does not do so, that is his choice but he must allow the Acting Leader to reply to his proposal.