Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

No. Although it is possible that the House will have completed its consideration of the amendments proposed to the Finance Bill by 1.30 p.m., the proposal to impose a guillotine is abhorrent to the Opposition, not only in respect of this Bill but in all instances. The debate on the Bill should be allowed to take its normal course. It is likely that we will have time to conclude our consideration of the amendments and a guillotine will not be needed. Nevertheless, the proposal to impose a guillotine on such an important Bill is wrong in principle and I strongly object to it.

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