Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The note on this has been issued to the Deputy. According to the clerk to the committee, the note states that the amendments are not relevant to the provisions of the Bill, as read a Second Time and, consequently, must be ruled out of order, in accordance with Standing Order 154(1). The same applies to amendments Nos. 2 and 8, amendment No. 3, and amendments Nos. 4 to 6, inclusive. Amendments Nos. 4 and 6 are in the names of Deputies Catherine Martin and Eamon Ryan, and their amendments have been deemed not relevant, in accordance with Standing Order 154(1). The same reason applies to amendment No. 7 in the name of Deputy Munster.

They have not been ruled out by the Minister or anybody else but rather it is the technical administration of the Houses that has made the point. We will be happy to discuss them when we come to the sections. I want to get on with the Deputy's amendment that is in order.