Verona Murphy

The Deputies are speaking out of both sides of their mouths now.

Enough. Thank you, Taoiseach. Time is up.

Before I call Deputy Bacik, I will remind Members not to come to meetings where we all speak out of both sides of our mouths about interruptions. They know the rules. Interruptions are not allowed.

Each Member is entitled to a fair hearing and each Member will get it.

I thank the Taoiseach. Deputy Bacik will now have an opportunity to respond.

Respect.

Deputy Ó Broin, the last time-----

Sorry, Taoiseach. Excuse me. Stop the clock, please.

Deputy Ó Broin, there is nothing special about you, or is there?

Taoiseach, the clock is stopped.

Excuse me while I address the Chamber. Deputy Ó Broin, the rules apply to everybody. Interruptions are not allowed. Your leader has had Sinn Féin's question and was afforded the time, if I recall, by everybody to put the question.

Deputy Ó Broin, if you cannot have respect for the Chair, have respect for your colleagues.

Thank you, and for your colleagues.

Enough from everybody. Taoiseach, please resume.

Enough.

I call Deputy Cairns.

Thank you, Taoiseach. I call Deputy Cairns.

Thank you, Taoiseach. Deputy Cairns is on her feet.

Deputies, please.

Deputy, please.

Deputy Ward can respond in a minute.

I thank the Deputy. The Taoiseach will respond.

Do not interrupt. Allow the Taoiseach to answer.

The Taoiseach's time is up. I call Deputy Clendennen.

Before I call Deputy Callaghan, I welcome the staff and pupils from Bishop Murphy Memorial School in Fermoy who are here with Deputy McCarthy. They are very welcome, even if they are displaying the Kilkenny colours.