-----that the democratic process operates like this-----
TDs / Verona Murphy
Verona Murphy
Ceann Comhairle
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-----and I do not think the public do either. Could you please allow it to continue?
Taoiseach, you have ten seconds or we can move on.
You are fine. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan on Leaders' Questions.
Deputy, allow your colleague to have his time for Leaders' Questions.
There is not a point of order-----
Deputy, there is no point-----
There is no point of order-----
-----when the Chair is standing. Deputy O'Callaghan, please.
Please. The Taoiseach is addressing Deputy O'Callaghan.
Deputies.
Please.
Deputies.
Please.
Deputy, I am standing.
Deputy, I am standing.
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.