Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

This is the annual reoccurrence of the guillotine, an unusual weapon used in the French Revolution. I do not wish the situation to arise where we have a series of guillotined Bills between now and the summer recess. Only four or five amendments have been tabled in respect of the Electricity Regulation (Amendment) (Carbon Revenue Levy) Bill. I am informed that perhaps an hour's discussion is required. That is not the way we should proceed. I have objected in principle previously to guillotines being imposed and I object to it now. I will vote against the proposal.

See this speech in context