Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It is a bit ironic that we are compelled to sign up to section 9 because the Minister is steadfastly refusing to introduce, on her own initiative, reasonable amendments that will strengthen the Bill. We cannot put forward such amendments because we have been ruled out of order. We are in a position where we have no option but to accept section 9 as it stands.