Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

My party's amendment was ruled out of order on the basis that it was not Revenue-friendly, that is, that there were cost implications involved. However, if the criteria for acceptance of amendments is that there be no cost implications, then we would never have any amendment accepted. It is wrong that the amendment was ruled out of order on that basis. For future reference, is the guideline that all amendments must be fully costed before being submitted? In other words, if one submits an amendment and does not explain how the additional cost will be met, one's amendment will be ruled out of order. Are we going to face this constantly, with amendments being ruled out of order? I am seeking an explanation.