Dail Éireann · 2021-06-23
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On Wednesday, 23 June 2021, on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), that division must be taken now. We are in the middle of a vote but, besides that, a walk-through vote cannot be called when the difference is greater than ten. Is í an cheist ag an bpointe seo ná----- I want to point out that the Sinn Féin party abstained on that last vote.
We are in the middle of a vote here. We are in the middle of a vote. Points of order may not be made in the middle of a vote.
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I must now deal with a postponed division relating to the amendment in the name of Deputy Catherine Murphy to the motion regarding the Offences against the State (Amendment) Act 1998. On Wednesday, 23 June 2021, on the question, "That the amendment to the motion be agreed to", a division was claimed and in accordance with Standing Order 80(2), that division must be taken now.
Can I call for a walk-through vote?
We are in the middle of a vote but, besides that, a walk-through vote cannot be called when the difference is greater than ten. It is not allowed under Standing Orders. Is í an cheist ag an bpointe seo ná-----
I want to point out that the Sinn Féin party abstained on that last vote.
We have to show a little respect for the process.
I wonder why the Sinn Féin party has left the building. Is there a fire we do not know about?
The Deputy is abusing the process and I say that very reluctantly. We are in the middle of a vote here. I ask for the Deputy's co-operation.
I want to know why Sinn Féin Members have left the building rather than come in and carry out their democratic duty in the national Parliament on a matter as serious as this.
Deputy Fleming is the second Deputy-----
They have left the building. This must be highlighted. They have abandoned the national Parliament in favour of their own political agenda. This must be highlighted.
This is one of the rare occasions on which I have risen to my feet. We are in the middle of a vote. I will hear no more. I am now on my feet. I am going to sit down. Points of order may not be made in the middle of a vote.
I am now proceeding with the vote.