Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

It is not agreed.

What is proposed here is the taking of a motion on the development of a prison at the townland of Kilsallaghan in north County Dublin, at Thornton Hall. The full gamut of what is intended for that site includes not only a prison — although this is the focus of the motion — but also the transfer of the Central Mental Hospital to that same site. This is a very important matter. It is proposed to guillotine the debate on this motion tonight at 10 p.m. As it is tailored in motion format, it will not accommodate the full participation of all parties, as would be the case if it were the subject of statements. Accordingly there is a need for an extension of time. I ask that it should not be guillotined. With three sitting weeks to go to the proposed beginning of the summer recess on 3 July, as has been the pattern every year, will legislation such as motions be guillotined in a mad rush to run measures through this House? I oppose the imposition of a guillotine on this motion. I appeal to the Taoiseach and to the Chief Whip to remove the guillotine and to allow for an open-ended opportunity for the participation of all Deputies in such a discussion. I strongly urge acceptance of that request.

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