Charles Flanagan (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)

In respect of the referral by this House of the NAMA legislation to the finance committee, certain Members are charged with the responsibility of being members of that committee. Other Members, on all sides, who do not have membership of the committee, have expressed an interest in the detailed consequences of the legislation. Will the Ceann Comhairle brief Members as to what precise provision has been made to facilitate non-members of the finance committee to put down amendments and engage in debate and questions on the NAMA legislation on Committee Stage? However, this will not happen if any precedents are brought to bear. Will the Ceann Comhairle ensure the legislation is not dealt with in the finance committee but in this House so every Member has an opportunity to participate in full?

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