Financial Resolution: Stamp Duties
Dail Éireann — 2021-05-19
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Michael McNamara (IND), Clare

If I may just explain the circumstances, there will be time for that within 30 seconds. The Ceann Comhairle specifically stated that I was not here. I was in the convention centre. There was a Government slot ahead of mine. When the Government was supposed to take a slot, I was waiting to see a Government speaker, in which case I would have taken my turn. We are told not to be here unnecessarily. I was in the convention centre waiting to speak and a Government speaker did not show up. I am not complaining but merely explaining the fact that I was here and that I wish to speak on this issue. If the Ceann Comhairle states that I cannot speak on the amendment, that is fine, but I wish to register the fact that I am here and that I am willing and hoping to contribute to this important debate.

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Sitting date: 2021-05-19