Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

Despite the importance of the National Asset Management Agency Bill, the proposition has been put to the House that this financial resolution is to be adopted without debate. There is no such thing as parking it and coming back to talk about it after the event. We should have the opportunity to address this matter now. The Order of Business states: "No. a11 shall be decided without debate." It should not be decided without debate. As with all other aspects of the National Asset Management Agency Bill, it should be properly addressed and closely scrutinised.

It is wrong that this matter is being presented and we are not being allowed the opportunity to properly address what is entailed in regard to the windfall tax or any other matter pertaining to this resolution which is being put forward. It should be addressed. All resolutions that have a financial context require very careful scrutiny and discussion on the floor of this Chamber. We oppose it proceeding without debate.

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