Michael Noonan (Limerick City, Fine Gael)

Deputy Doherty returned to what he regards as the inadequate manner in which the legislation is being handled. I explained the constraints placed on me in ensuring that we had the law enacted in time for a High Court appearance by the administrator on 4 October. However, there has been a great deal of hypocrisy. The Government side of the House is not alone in its responsibility for what occurs in the Chamber. The Opposition is also responsible. Second Stage finished one hour before the allocated deadline despite all of the fuss made on the other side of the House about inadequate debating time.

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