Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Even as the Minister was publishing the Bill, the Government was announcing amendments to it. Sections were introduced in the Bill as the process was moving forward. It is unacceptable. Debating 34 amendments within that short period of time will not afford the House the opportunity to deal properly with this legislation. The Taoiseach was offering a modicum of assistance earlier but withdrew it. Can he not reconsider the time being allocated, lift the guillotine and allow the measure to take its course? We oppose the guillotine.

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