Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael)

While I might not be the best on procedure in the House, this Bill has already passed Second and Committee Stages. Today, we were to take Report and Final Stages. Several hours ago, however, we were informed new amendments were to made but not on Report Stage but as a motion to instruct committee.

Opposition Members are not gods. We do not have the resources of the Department behind us. Since we were handed these amendments only a few hours ago, we need an explanatory note on them to assist us in our responses.

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