Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 4 Dec 1984

Vol. 354 No. 7

Suspension of Member.

The Tánaiste

I move:

That Deputy O'Keeffe be suspended from the service of the Dáil.

Question: "That Deputy O'Keeffe be suspended from the service of the Dáil" put and agreed to.

Mr. E. O'Keeffe

I am talking about the behaviour of the Minister for Health regarding the Southern Health Board who shut eight psychiatric hospitals.

An Ceann Comhairle

I declare Deputy O'Keeffe suspended.

Mr. O'Keeffe

I am leaving in protest.

Deputy E. O'Keeffe withdrew from the Chamber.