Michael McGrath (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

The ruling was made by the Ceann Comhairle's office and I must accept it. However, in my view there is an inconsistency here. Amendment No. 1 seeks that the Minister shall, within one month of the passing of this Act, prepare and lay before Dáil Éireann a report on the options available for the introduction of a rate of universal social charge of 10% on individuals’ income over €100,000. Similar amendments have been accepted in the past. I am not satisfied with the reason amendment No. 1 has been ruled out of order. In my view, it is in order. There are a whole range of amendments tabled by other Deputies that may well be declaratory in nature. It remains to be seen if they will be ruled out order.