Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)

I have two difficulties with the proposal. I find it strange that tomorrow's business is being ordered today when there will be an Order of Business tomorrow. I note the proposal that Second Stage of the Insurance (Amendment) Bill shall be brought to a conclusion tomorrow at 6 p.m. I object to the guillotine and also to the fact that tomorrow's business is being ordered today. I am also concerned that all too often, the opening speaking slots are now being reduced to 15 minutes on a number of Bills, in place of the previous arrangement of 30 minutes. I acknowledge the opening speaking slot can be shared. With regard to this Bill, a spokesperson might only want to speak for 15 minutes and that is his or her choice, but the reduction of time should not become common practice.

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