Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

It is not agreed. I cannot agree to the second proposal on guillotining Report and Final Stages of the Criminal Justice Bill at the conclusion of this evening's business at 10.30 p.m. This is a regressive, disproportionate and unnecessary Bill, which is yet another attack on the civil liberties of the citizens of the State by the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform. It is unacceptable.

Here we are in advance of a summer recess once again that is being used as the excuse for a guillotine to apply. This would curtail discussion on important amendments tabled by my colleague, Deputy Ó Snodaigh, and other Deputies. There should be no limit of time on the debate on the critical need for serious amendment of this legislation. The Bill as proposed should be withdrawn. If that is not to be, there should be no curtailment of time and we should be able to substantively address the matters concerned.

While not on today's Order of Business, it is unacceptable that there is a signal in respect of the Hepatitis C Compensation Tribunal (Amendment) Bill.

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