Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

As has been made clear to the Chief Whip on numerous occasions, I do not favour the use of guillotines. It may well be the case that a Bill could be talked out in the time allocated but I object to the use of the guillotine. This is an important Bill and with unemployment increasing by 10,000 per month, it has serious implications. There is a raft of issues relevant to social and family affairs and the social welfare Bill, including reform of different sections and schemes, which Members wish to discuss. I object to the guillotining of the Bill at 10 p.m. and I will call for a vote if necessary.

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