Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

While I acknowledge that the Tánaiste has responded in some measure to Members' appeal, only 30 minutes would be transferred from Second Stage to Report and Final Stages despite the number of amendments and the issues raised by Members and the Ombudsman for Children, Ms Emily Logan. This is too important to be whipped aside in one evening. With respect to the Tánaiste's offer, it is not an adequate response to the Members' appeal for additional time and a more programatised approach to this legislation. There should be no guillotine, which is where the whole argument starts. If there was no guillotine, we would be able to progress and process this legislation appropriately.

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