Caoimhghín Ó Caoláin (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)

We also object to the imposition of the guillotine in regard to the Bill. There are 39 amendments to come before the House today. How many of them will be properly addressed? I understand that some have been disallowed because of the usual argument that they may result in a charge. However, it is not in any way defensible that a guillotine has been applied to this or any other Bill at this time.

It is inexcusable that the current coalition, which has continuously and vociferously opposed the imposition of guillotines even in the final weeks before a recess when the tradition of previous Governments seemed to be to try to rush through a list of legislation without proper debate, proposes to use the guillotine. It is not acceptable that the guillotine is being applied in this case and we will oppose it. We urge the Government to lift it.

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