Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

That is a bit disingenuous, with all respect. The reality is what this motion is preparing for with regard to Report and Final Stages, which are coming immediately afterwards. This motion is integral to what is intended and the introduction of the amendments I have already spoken of shows that the whole nature of this Bill has changed. This is a facilitation of that process and it is completely wrong.

The debate is being confined to a 65 minute opportunity, which is absolutely unacceptable given the reality that the Bill has fundamentally changed in its purpose and intent. I cannot accept the provision of time on the basis of what is before us.

Question, "That the proposal for dealing with No. 18b, motion to instruct the committee re the Child Care (Amendment) Bill 2006, be agreed to", put and declared carried.

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