Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

If Report Stage were deferred, this would give Members the opportunity to reflect on and give due consideration to the legislation during the summer months. We could then, as is our duty, return to the House in the autumn and pass it. At least one Cabinet Minister is in favour of my proposal in this regard. I ask that due consideration be given to that proposal during the remainder of today and tomorrow. If we were to proceed as I suggest, it would have the effect of reducing the impact of the guillotine on the other important items of legislation the House is due to process either today or tomorrow.

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