Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

I have to object not only to the imposition of a guillotine in regard to this Bill, but I also oppose the Bill entirely. A hugely significant measure is contained within the Bill, yet it is being forced through the House. It will have implications for people across Europe and not only in Ireland. If we look at what has been said about the measures involved, we can take the Greek situation. It is not about the ordinary citizens of Greece. They are being held to pay for the bailout of those who were holding Greek government debt. This is not the way we believe it should be addressed and we will oppose the legislation. Our spokesperson will explain the reasons in detail. We will neither endorse the approach contained in it nor the guillotine being sought.

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