Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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In fairness to Deputy Cahill, Senator Paul Daly and the Deputies present, they have done a great deal of work inside and outside the committee on amendment No. 7. The Deputies will be placed in an awkward position in the Dáil. In my view, the Cathaoirleach needs to crack the whip on whoever is trying to block the proposal to make sure it is facilitated. This is not ideal but it is a middle ground that could be workable for all parties involved. The committee has worked well with the Cathaoirleach and been fair. We do not want to see a situation in the Dáil where we would put his colleagues under pressure.