Arthur Morgan (Louth, Sinn Fein)

I am for people in this House having the right to amend legislation by moving reasonable amendments and for those amendments to be at least considered by the Government.

On partnership, ICTU agreed the adoptive leave measures. It did not, however, disagree with them being extended, as I am advocating here. I am not sure what IBEC's view is but I do not think ICTU would agree that the legislation should stop there and go no further. I certainly do not accept it.

This House and the relevant Minister should examine the merits of amendments and accept those that are constructive. I rest my case.

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