Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am sorry, but that decision has been superseded. You wrote to me, Chairman, and the Minister of State should heed this point. The amendment is now valid. It has been validated by the Minister's acceptance of it. I hope I am correct, but I have the formal document. You wrote to me on 17 June regretting the fact that the amendment involved a potential charge on the Exchequer. As an Opposition Deputy, I am well used to that type of communication as a means of blocking sensible amendments. On the following day, 18 June, the Minister appended his name to the document. I have copies with me and I am delighted to welcome his support. I do not know if there is a difficulty with it. Perhaps Deputy Denis Naughten might pass it to the Minister of State and I will give a copy to the Chairman. I would like to formally move my amendment now that it is no longer out of order because of my inability, allegedly, to progress it-----