I have notice from Senator Norris regarding a motion he wishes to raise under Standing Order 29. I call Senator Norris to give notice of the motion before I give my ruling.
Request to Move Adjournment of the Seanad under Standing Order 29.
I ask that the House be adjourned under the terms of Standing Order 29 to debate an urgent matter, namely, the Anglo-American attack on the state of Iraq.
I have given careful consideration to the matter raised by Senator Norris, which I regret that I have had to rule out of order on the grounds that I do not consider it to be contemplated by Standing Order 29 and because a comprehensive debate on the matter is scheduled for tomorrow.
I thank you, a Chathaoirligh, for your ruling. This demonstrates the glorious absurdity of all such rulings, not just yours but those in the tradition of the House.
The Senator cannot debate the matter.
If you do not consider a war against Iraq that involves this State to be a matter of urgency, then I do not know what is.
You cannot debate the matter, Senator.
Perhaps if war were declared on Ireland, you would give a similar ruling, a Chathaoirligh, so that the people could be reconciled to it.