Business of Dáil.Thursday, 5 November 1959 |
Dáil Éireann Debate
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Mr. Sherwin:
Yesterday I gave notice that I would ask the Taoiseach a question. The question was: would he give members time to discuss his speech at Oxford University on proposals for the solution of the Partition problem? He spoke about being given notice. I gave notice.
The Taoiseach:
Discussion can take place in the Dáil only on a motion. I do not contemplate putting any motion before the Dáil.
Mr. Sherwin:
Is it fair to members of the House, which is the statutory body responsible for national policy, that they should be ignored, whereas a motion has been put down by the Fianna Fáil Executive for discussion next Wednesday that the Árd Fheis endorse——
An Leas-Cheann Comhairle:
The Deputy may not make a speech on this [849] matter. The Deputy has asked a question and he has received a reply.
The Taoiseach:
May I assure the Deputy that I do not regard him as being bound by anything I say?
Mr. Dillon:
May I suggest that the Deputy might be informed that if he wishes, he can consult the machinery of the House? I am sure the Leas-Cheann Comhairle would afford him the assistance he requires.
Mr. Sherwin:
Just before I finish, the Taoiseach is anxious that anything we do——
An Leas-Cheann Comhairle:
The Deputy has finished.
Mr. Sherwin:
Yes, Sir, but bombs and bullets speak better and I am asking to have the matter discussed here rather than to have it discussed up in the North with landmines. We will have to go to the Árd Fheis.
A Deputy: The Deputy will be very welcome.
Mr. T. Lynch:
I asked permission, a Leas-Cheann Comhairle, to make a statement regarding the record of the House and a statement made by a member of the Fianna Fáil Party, Deputy Moloney, in the debate on the Funds of Suitors Bill.
An Leas-Cheann Comhairle:
Before the Deputy proceeds, the incident, which he has already mentioned to me, occurred a week ago. For that reason, the Chair will not allow him to raise it now. If such matters were allowed to be raised, a part of each day would be taken up by members in qualifying or denying statements made by them and by others in previous debates. I cannot allow the Deputy to raise the matter particularly as it is of no special importance, nor does it reflect on his integrity in any way.
Mr. T. Lynch:
When could I raise it?
An Leas-Cheann Comhairle:
I am [850] not prepared to advise the Deputy on that.
Mr. T. Lynch:
Well, I shall consult with you, Sir.
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