Micheál Martin (Cork South Central, Fianna Fail)

I wish to put on record that it is disappointing the degree to which the preparations for this have been so rushed given that it does relate to the amendment to the Constitution. It is not satisfactory and it flies in the face of all of the rhetoric about Dáil reform and better procedures. A good deal of time was lost before the summer recess. We have come back now on a tight time schedule. I pointed that out in May and June repeatedly. I seek clarification on when the amendments will be tabled. It is unsatisfactory that such fundamental issues are being rushed so much.

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