Seán Fleming (Laois, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I thank Ms O'Donoghue for her opening statement. I propose that the lead speaker have 20 minutes in which to question the witness and that the second speaker have 15. All other members will have ten-minute slots. This will help to ensure everybody gets a fair chance within a reasonable period. Both the clerk and I will be keeping a close watch on the time and I will tell members when they have one minute remaining. If members have a further round of questions, they will be able to ask them on a second occasion. I ask for co-operation in this regard. Our lead speaker today is Deputy Peter Burke, who is to be followed by Deputy Catherine Connolly.