Planning and Development Bill 2023: Second Stage (Resumed)
Dail Éireann — 2023-12-06
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Michael McNamara (IND), Clare

I am not looking to suspend Standing Orders. It is open to the Minister of State to suspend Standing Orders if he wants to. I am seeking to vindicate Standing Orders and ensure they are applied. The Cathaoirleach is factually incorrect in stating that the Ceann Comhairle in any way ruled on this issue. My clear recollection of it is that the Taoiseach undertook to refer the matter to the Member in charge of the Bill, who is the Minister, Deputy O'Brien. I do not know what-----

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Sitting date: 2023-12-06