Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I also disagree with the proposition that the Bill be guillotined at 10.30 p.m. I strongly oppose the Bill in its entirety and believe the curtailment of the opportunity for elected Members to properly participate is absolutely irresponsible. This debate should not be guillotined and a full opportunity should be afforded to Members.

In the context of all that is happening today and in the lead-up to today's events outside this House, an opportunity should be provided by the Government to raise questions on recent developments. Members have questions to ask regarding Anglo Irish Bank, which is now in State ownership, but there is no provision for such questions on the Order Paper. Serious questions arise, some of which I touched on during Leaders' Questions, in regard to the role of former directors of Anglo Irish Bank continuing to serve on State bodies. Issues also arise regarding the ongoing Garda search of the business premises of Anglo Irish Bank.

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