Brian Hayes (Dublin South West, Fine Gael)

On a point of order, as a long-standing Member of this House the Ceann Comhairle knows that in order for an amendment to be formally moved, it requires a proposer and a seconder. In the course of last night's debate, the Government amendment was moved by the Minister but at no stage after his speech or tonight was the amendment formally seconded. The substantive motion in my name and that of my colleagues is the only motion that should be put to the House.

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