February 10, 2025
Derek O’Brien’s appeal to the Chair to ensure the microphone is not switched off during a speech by any Member, be it from the Opposition or the government
Madam, everyone is participating in the Budget discussion, and take one minute this way or that way. But what has happened today is that microphone has been switched off. These are very basic issues not to fight over. Somebody from that side may go over by one minute. We may go over by one minute. The Party has 45 minutes of time. At 45 minutes, we switch it off. Madam, with all respect to you, can you please ensure that this thing doesn’t happen? It is unbelievable that it has happened. His conclusion has been wiped off Just one minute. This is not a complaint. Madam, it is a good debate. Everybody is speaking. But, please, understand how we are feeling. The second largest opposition Party here with 13 MPs, with 40 minutes on our clock, our opening speaker’s mic is switched off! Somebody has to take care. And my appeal to you, through the Chairman, is not to make this happen again. Thank you.
