Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I concur with the previous speakers. The proposal is to guillotine Second Stage of the Finance (No. 2) Bill at 7 p.m. but when is the debate to commence? There will be very little time for debate. While other parties can refer to limited opportunities, as this is ordered, the Sinn Féin Deputies will have no opportunity. This is fundamentally wrong as we have the right to participate and to offer our opinions and suggestions as to how this Bill could be better formulated and moulded to suit the needs of those who need the supports most. Sinn Féin will oppose the proposition that Second Stage be guillotined at 7 p.m. I question whether there is any precedent for the guillotine being utilised on the first sitting day following a general election.

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