Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

With regard to the Broadcasting Bill, it has now become almost a matter of course that guillotines are part of the Order Paper proposal. While it has traditionally been the penchant of Governments to employ guillotines in the closing weeks before a summer or Christmas recess, it is now a matter of course. It must be objected to. It is not required. As we demonstrated yesterday, and made reference to the previous week's work, it cannot be accepted. The Government should accept that Bills should be debated and the sections of Bills, be it Report and Final Stages or Second Stage, as the next proposition on No. 1 will highlight again. It is unacceptable and should not be proceeded with.

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