Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I join with other voices in opposing the proposal to apply a guillotine to the passage of the Health Insurance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Bill at 5 p.m. this evening. It does not take into account the importance of the legislation to be addressed. I do not propose to oppose its passage. My appeal is to the effect that we should have the opportunity to properly address its content and the amendments tabled. This is not to be accommodated in the restricted opportunity the Government is providing and, therefore, we oppose it.

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