I call on the Taoiseach to respond. The Deputy's time is up.
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Verona Murphy
Ceann Comhairle
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I thank the Deputy. Before we move to Taoiseach's Questions, I welcome Shillelagh National School to the Gallery. You are most welcome.
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If the Minister indulges me for a moment, I will welcome all the former Members of the Icelandic Parliament who are in the Gallery. They are most welcome.
In accordance with Standing Order 85(2), the division is deferred until the weekly division time this evening.
Unusually, we are somewhat over time and there will be no red clocks during Leaders' Questions. If Members have not prepared within their time, that is their problem. I call Deputy McDonald to begin.
I am sorry to tell those in the Gallery that applause is not allowed.
Thank you, Deputy. The Taoiseach to respond.
The Deputy's time is up. The Taoiseach to respond. While I welcome everybody in the Gallery, there are rules to be complied with and if they continue to interrupt, I will have to ask for the Gallery to be cleared. I am sorry. The Taoiseach to speak.
Deputies. Exactly, what about-----
Deputy McDonald to respond.
Thank you, Taoiseach. Your time is up.
The Taoiseach to respond.
Deputy McDonald. The Taoiseach, please-----
Deputy McDonald, your time is up and I have said we will have no red clocks today.
The Taoiseach.
Allow the response.
Thank you, Taoiseach. Deputy Ivana Bacik
Deputy Ivana Bacik. I am sorry this is Leaders' Questions, so resume your seat Deputy Kerrane.