THE Government has blocked an attempt to change today’s Dáil business to allow for Minister Barry Cowen to face questions on his driving history. Agriculture Minister Mr Cowen is to make a personal statement later today on a drink-driving incident in 2016 that occurred while he held a provisional driving licence. Questions by TDs aren’t permitted under the standing order under which Mr Cowen will make his statement. Rise TD Paul Murphy said it’s “not acceptable” that Mr Cowen would give a statement with no opportunity for questions. The Dáil voted to proceed with the Order of Business as planned by 30 votes to 14.

Source: Irish Independent July 07, 2020 14:53 UTC