Speaker’s Rulings — Use of Word “Lie” in House

Yesterday, I gave an undertaking to the Hon Kieran McAnulty to come back to him and the House about the use of the word “lie” in the House. My initial response was that no allegation of lying was directed at any particular member. While that was accurate, I wish to reiterate existing Speakers’ rulings that it is not in order to accuse members, specifically or in general, or to imply the motive of lying. It is an offence to the House as a whole—Speaker’s ruling 48/3.