Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)

We are opposing the taking of the Bill on the basis that our Members will not get enough time to discuss it. Backbenchers want to speak on it and are very upset because the time slots are inadequate. It is being guillotined by the Government despite the fact there are serious issues in the Bill that we need clarified. The Minister and Government should not guillotine the Bill as we want to give every Member on both sides of the House opportunity for discussion. We will oppose the taking of the Bill.

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