I would like to raise a point of order. Will Independent Deputies be allowed to speak in the debate on the economy in this House over the next two days? If not, why not?
Business of Dáil.
That is not a point of order.
Could I have a response?
Deputy McGrath is not an Independent.
I will be in contact with the Deputy on the matter.
As we celebrate the 90th anniversary of the First Dáil, Independent Deputies are being denied the right to speak in this Chamber. The Ceann Comhairle has a responsibility to defend the rights of minorities in this House. It is an absolute disgrace.
The rights of every Deputy will be defended by the Chair in this House today and every other day. I will communicate with the Deputy on the matter.
Fianna Fáil will give the Deputy some of its speaking time.
The Deputy got on the box — he is okay.
The Opposition parties are a disgrace. They are a bunch of fascists.