Verona Murphy

Whether you like what is being said or not, you will have respect for the position of the Ceann Comhairle. When the Ceann Comhairle stands, you sit-----

-----and it does not matter who you are.

I have asked you to sit. I am speaking, Deputy.

I do not wish to spell respect. We are all adults. We are well aware of what we-----

Excuse me, Deputy.

It is very apparent-----

-----here today now that nobody is interested in hearing answers.

Afford him the respect to at least have the answer listened to.

It is using up Deputy O'Callaghan's time. Does the Deputy wish to make his minute heard? His Opposition colleagues clearly do not.

Please, Deputies.

The Deputy deserves an answer.

Sit down, Deputy. You are making a show of yourself; sit down. I thank the Taoiseach, his time is up. I call Deputy Collins.

Deputies will have their chance. This is Deputy Collins's question.

Deputies, please.

Deputies, please.

Deputies, please.

This is Deputy Collins's time.

Deputies, please.

The time is up. I thank the Taoiseach. I call on Deputy Collins to respond.

I thank Deputy Collins.

Please, Deputies.

Will the Deputy resume his seat? This is Deputy Collins's time.

The fundamental issue here is the lack of respect for the Chair. The salient ruling-----

The Deputies are making an absolute holy show of themselves. I am loath to say it again but will the Deputy resume his seat?

All Deputies, resume your seats.