I have received from Deputy Bernard Allen who was suspended from the service of the Dáil yesterday, Tuesday, 13 May, for disregarding the authority of the Chair, a written and approved expression of regret in the following terms:
Dear Ceann Comhairle,
In accordance with the requirements of Standing Order 61(3), I am writing to express my regret over my interventions in the House on Tuesday 13th May 2003 during Taoiseach's Question Time which you ruled out of order.
I regret that I ignored your ruling and the consequent disruption to the business of the House.
Yours sincerely
(Signed) Bernard Allen.
In accordance with Standing Order 61(3)(b), I must now move: “That the Order of the Dáil of 13 May suspending Deputy Allen from the service of the Dáil be discharged”. Is that agreed? Agreed.
