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#speaking-time

# speaking-time - Sunday 25 June, 2017

# Your Say

Poll: Should speaking time for smaller Dáil parties be reduced?

Jun 25th 2017, 8:45 AM 17,498 Views 61 Comments

Under Fianna Fáil’s proposals, backbenchers from bigger parties would have more time.

# speaking-time - Monday 23 September, 2013

# Speaking Rights

Ceann Comhairle: 'Parliament has to be independent of Government'

Sep 23rd 2013, 7:51 AM 3,772 Views 19 Comments

The leader of the Dáil was speaking after a week in which he surprised many, including the government, by allowing members of the Reform Alliance and former Labour parliamentary party TDs speaking time during Dáil debates.

# speaking-time - Saturday 21 September, 2013

# Speaking Time

Can expelled TDs join the Dáil Technical Group? Here's why it's 'as clear as mud'

Sep 21st 2013, 8:30 AM 5,018 Views 17 Comments

Confusion reigns about whether TDs expelled from parliamentary parties can join the Technical Group.

# speaking-time - Tuesday 17 September, 2013

# Getting A Voice

'Exiled' party members granted speaking rights in Dáil

Sep 17th 2013, 10:26 PM 7,977 Views 45 Comments

The TDs were informed about the Ceann Comhairle’s decision tonight, just hours before the Dáil returns from recess.

# speaking-time - Monday 8 October, 2012

# Mick Wallace

Wallace slammed over 'arrogance' and 'venomous assault' on Technical Group

Oct 8th 2012, 9:23 AM 10,237 Views 64 Comments

Independent TD John Halligan is now supporting efforts to deny Wallace any speaking time in the Dáil following his latest remarks about former colleagues in the Technical Group.