Thursday 3 April 2025

Priority Questions

11 contributions, as the Official Report records them.

Brian Brennan

Fine Gael recorded as An Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Brian Brennan) In the chair Link to this

For the record, Questions Nos. 1, 2 and 6 will be grouped. I call Deputy Doherty.

Pearse Doherty

Sinn Féin Link to this

My understanding is that priority questions cannot be grouped.

Cian O'Callaghan

Social Democrats Link to this

Yes, priority questions cannot be grouped.

Brian Brennan

Fine Gael recorded as An Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Brian Brennan) In the chair Link to this

I have been informed that they can be grouped.

Pearse Doherty

Sinn Féin Link to this

I have never seen that in the history of the Dáil. Priority questions are-----.

Brian Brennan

Fine Gael recorded as An Cathaoirleach Gníomhach (Deputy Brian Brennan) In the chair Link to this

They can be grouped with other priority questions but not with other oral questions.

Pearse Doherty

Sinn Féin Link to this

I ask that they not be grouped, with the indulgence of the Chair. It is not fair for them to be grouped. Question No. 1 relates to a major issue.

Paschal Donohoe

Fine Gael recorded as Minister for Finance (Deputy Paschal Donohoe) As a minister Link to this

I apologise for being a few minutes late. I was not aware of the change in the time. I did not mean to keep the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach or colleagues waiting. I am in his hands with regard to this. Important announcements were made last night. I am happy to answer questions in whatever way the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach sees fit or whatever way can be agreed by the Dáil. I have been briefed to the effect that these questions are grouped but I am happy, given the seriousness of the issues involved, to handle them in any way the Cathaoirleach Gníomhach feels is appropriate.

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