We are out of time but I propose to take Deputies O'Flynn and Gannon, with each having 30 seconds for a question and a response from the Taoiseach.
TDs / Verona Murphy
Verona Murphy
Ceann Comhairle
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Thank you, Deputy.
That is combined.
The Deputy is over time.
Maybe you should not.
I remind Deputies it is 15 minutes per question. As we go over, the time extends to the last question. We now move to the next batch.
We have 11 Deputies. I propose 45 seconds each if they require an answer. I call Deputy Geoghegan.
Thank you Deputy.
This is your colleague’s time, Deputy.
I call Deputy Whitmore.
Deputy Daly, I am afraid there are only two minutes left in this time slot. He can resile until tomorrow or I can interrupt him in the middle of his contribution and he can resume it tomorrow.
I call an Teachta Sinéad Ní Chuimín.
I call an Teachta Shéamus Ó hÉilidhe.
Is í an chéad chainteoir eile ná an Teachta Ní Chonghaile.
Gabhaim buíochas leis an Teachta.
I ask Deputies to let the Tánaiste answer.
Out of respect, Members should listen to the answer. Members will be able to come back in. Please, Deputies, allow the Tánaiste to finish.
Please.
Please.
Members should be respectful to everyone. I call Deputy Carthy.
Deputies-----
Deputies, I cannot hear myself. The Deputy might withdraw-----
Would somebody give me a chance-----
-----to put the withdrawal question? Members, please understand that the public are looking in. We are all adults. I ask you, Deputy Carthy, on the basis of the need to have respect for every Member-----
With regard to what you said about how the Tánaiste treats his backbenchers, I think you should-----