Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein)

It is not agreed. The time allocated to the debate on this Bill has been completely inadequate. The Bill proposes the introduction of far-reaching changes, particularly for lone parents. It is shameful and disappointing that the Government is opting to guillotine this debate. We need more time to discuss it. I am not under any illusion that the Government will be changed from this course of action.

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