Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)

I oppose the guillotine on this measure. I will not put it to a vote but the record of legislation since this Government came into office shows that, in most cases where the guillotine has been applied, the debate has ended naturally. On many occasions the Dáil has gone dark for hours on end. This legislation is not controversial, will not be opposed and should be allowed to run its course. The Opposition has not delayed many items of legislation; often, Government Deputies want to take part. I ask the Taoiseach not to apply the guillotine and to allow all Deputies to partake in the debate rather than limiting the time. We have already facilitated the passage of legislation this week and next week through late sittings. The Opposition has facilitated the passage of legislation that is not controversial and which we do not oppose. This is one such item of legislation.

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