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

I am advised that the Government opposition rule still applies, so in regard to a voice vote the Chairman is in the uncomfortable position where, despite his good hearing, he will declare that the amendment is lost. The Deputy has the right to table another amendment on Report Stage. The same applies to the Ceann Comhairle in the Chamber as it does to chairs in the committee system. That is the explanation.