Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)

Continuing a tradition, we oppose the use of the guillotine on this matter. There should be enough time. We should have extra sittings on other days of the week if required to allow Deputies have a full debate. Extra sittings should also allow for a proper Order of Business and questions to Ministers. The House has gone on too long dealing with matters which are not as urgent as some of the proposals before us. We should have an opportunity to address and speak to them rather than have the debate guillotined in the way the Government now proposes, not only on this matter but also on a number of others during the coming weeks.

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