Mary Harney (Dublin Mid West, Progressive Democrats)

It is a matter for the Ceann Comhairle to decide whether he will allow a question or a matter to be raised on the Adjournment. Otherwise, the Whips can meet to decide whether time should be devoted to this issue. The Minister made the appointments in good faith. I know from taking legislation through the other House, in particular, that every party campaigns to have councillors included in boards and feels sore when they are excluded.

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