Aengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I can discuss those amendments when discussing the section, but I will be brief. It is a pity, as Deputy O'Dea mentioned last night, that the rules of the House do not allow us to put practical proposals forward because they would involve a potential charge on the Exchequer. This makes our job, as Opposition Members, difficult. The Government continuously harangues us and asks us to come up with solutions or alternatives, but the rules of the House make that very difficult for us. I urge the Minister, through her Whip - I myself will raise the issue in the context of Dáil reform - to try to change the Standing Order that prevents us from being progressive and positive in our duties as legislators. This sums up what was included in my amendments.

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