The Deputy's data are false.

The Deputy's data on vaccines are false.

Apologies, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle.

I have plenty to say-----

-----but, as the Chair has said, we cannot have a back-and-forth.

I can see how ridiculous the Deputy's contribution is.

I wish to make just a quick point.

May I ask just a quick question of clarification?

May I ask a question on a point of order? It is a genuine question.

We can of course, but may I ask just a quick question of clarification of you, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle?

I very much welcome the debate in the House today. It is important, given the exceptional and temporary nature of the legislation, that we do have this debate. I have listened carefully and have taken as many notes as I can from colleagues. A lot of views have been expressed. Views have been expressed that this is the appropriate thing to do. Some misinformation on vaccinations has been put onto the official record of the House. There have been zero-Covid views and there have been views expressed around no measures…

-----and the resolutions to continue with these provisions are for another three months.

It is interesting that the Deputy who is insistent on trying to stop parliamentary debate is the same one who, when asked recently on national radio, on RTÉ, whether he would encourage people to get vaccinated, refused to answer the question.

I do not think this House needs any lectures-----

-----from someone who clearly has such scant regard for democracy that he will not even tolerate democratic debate in his own Parliament.

I wonder whether the Deputy would like to withdraw-----

With the greatest respect, I did hear what was said and I am just wondering whether the Deputy would like to withdraw his allegation that lies have been told.

Go raibh maith agat, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle. I have listened very carefully to the debate. It was a very good debate apart from the contributions from Deputy McNamara, which goes without saying. I have already reminded the House about how mindful we still need to be of the precariousness of this disease. It is not one that lends itself to being easily controlled and managed. As a result, a response to the disease that is agile and flexible, with the ability to pivot rapidly and respond to any emerging threat, need…

I do believe it is reckless, and I-----

-----say that with respect for my colleagues.