Enda Kenny (Mayo, Fine Gael)

It is a requirement that the motion is taken to discuss amendments that were not part of the published Bill. While the motion refers to the four groups - the Government and the Opposition parties - the amendments on Committee Stage will be taken all day tomorrow and until 3.40 p.m on Thursday. They are taken in sequence and every Member is entitled to speak on those amendments, including Members of the Technical Group and Independent Members. The motion is a requirement in order to allow for the amendments tabled by the Minister to be discussed. The amendments can be discussed on Committee Stage in sequence and it is open to Members to contribute to the debate. That will take place all day tomorrow and until 3.40 p.m on Thursday.

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