James Bannon (Longford-Westmeath, Fine Gael)

It is a bit rich of her to come in here and contradict me today. I note there is a spilt in the Technical Group but that is its own business.

I agree with Deputy Mathews that we need more time for serious debate in the House, particularly in these extraordinary times, on issues that concern people. Politics is all about people, engaging with and listening to people and bringing forward policies in their best interest. Politicians are the servants of the people and are elected by them for their betterment.

I am annoyed and disgusted by the decision to guillotine this Bill. I have put this on the public record previously. The guillotine has precluded many Members from making a contribution on Committee Stage.

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