Dáil Éireann debate -
Thursday, 15 May 1997

Vol. 479 No. 4

International Agreements: Motion.

Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs (Mr. Spring)

I move:

"That Dáil Éireann approves the terms of the Agreement between Ireland and the Czech Republic for the Promotion and Reciprocal Protection of Investments, signed in Dublin 28 June 1996."

Question put and agreed to.

Mr. Cowen

I am entitled to put a point of order.

Mr. D. Ahern

You have never done this before, a Cheann Chomhairle.

An Ceann Comhairle

I will not be bullied or browbeaten by any Member of this House.

Mr. Cowen

I am not seeking to bully you. I wish to make a point of order.

Mr. D. Ahern

What is the Government hiding from?

An Ceann Comhairle

I will proceed to item 12.

Mr. Cowen

On a point of order, a Cheann Chomhairle.