John Perry (Sligo-Leitrim, Fine Gael)

Will the Taoiseach explain why the Sea Fisheries and Maritime Jurisdiction Bill 2005 is to be guillotined tomorrow, despite the fact that it has over 70 sections. There has been no consultation thereon, yet Report Stage is to be taken by 13 December. There is no imperative whatsoever to pass the Bill before Christmas. What is the reason for the urgency?

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